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    Question

    In a business, A invested Rs. 1500 more than that by B.

    After 10 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.5500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.4800 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs.6000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs.9000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the amount invested by B be Rs.x. According to question, => x × 12 = (x + 1500) × 10 => 12x = 10x + 15000 => 2x = 15000 => x = 7500 Amount invested by A = 7500 + 1500 = Rs.9000

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