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    Question

    A started a retail business by investing Rs.25,000.

    After seven months B joined him with a capital of Rs.50,000. After 2 years, they earned a profit of Rs.32,480. What was the A’s share in the profit?
    A 14800 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 13440 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 12400 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 13650 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Ratio of the capital invested by A and B = (25000 × 24):(50000 × 17) ⇒  12 : 17 Therefore, A’s share = 32480 x (12/29) = Rs.13440

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