Question
A and B entered into a business investing their capital
in the ratio of 10:22, respectively and the respective ratio of time for which they made their investment is 11:5 respectively. Find the total profit earned by A and B together, if profit share of A is Rs. 2500.Solution
Ratio of profit share of A to B = (10 × 11):(22 × 5) = 1:1 Desired Profit = 2/1 × 2500 = Rs. 5000
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