New RBI Grade B 2025 Notification will come Soon! Enroll Here

    Question

    A and B together started a business by investing their

    capital in the ratio of 5:9, respectively and total amount invested by them together is Rs. 1820. After 4 months, A decreased his investment by Rs. 500 and after 4 more months, B increased his investment by Rs. 100. Find the ratio of profit received by them at the end of the year.
    A 5:19 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 6:19 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 19:6 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 19:5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 4:19 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Initial investment made by A = (5/14) × 1820 = Rs. 650 Initial investment made by B = (9/14) × 1820 = Rs. 1170 Profit sharing ratio of A and B = (650 × 4 + 150 × 8):(1170 × 8 + 1270 × 4) = 5:19

    Practice Next

    Relevant for Exams: