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    Question

    A and B together started a business by investing their

    capital in the ratio of 10:9, respectively and total amount invested by them together is Rs. 1140. After 4 months, A decreased his investment by Rs. 500 and after 4 more months, B increased his investment by Rs. 300. 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 12:5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 5:12 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 4:19 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Initial investment made by A = (10/19) × 1140 = Rs. 600 Initial investment made by B = (10/19) × 1140 = Rs. 540 Profit sharing ratio of A and B = (600 × 4 + 100 × 8):(540 × 8 + 840 × 4) = 5:12

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