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    Question

    In a business, A invested Rs. 1200 more than that by B.

    After 8 months, A left the business. If at the end of the year, profit earned by B is equal to the profit earned by A, then find the amount invested by A in the business.
    A Rs.3600 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.3360 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs.3840 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs.3000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the amount invested by B be Rs.x. According to question, => x × 12 = (x + 1200) × 8 => 12x = 8x + 9600 => 4x = 9600 => x = 2400 Amount invested by A = 2400 + 1200 = Rs.3600

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