Question

    Raj and Simran invested Rs. 'Q' and Rs. 15,000 in a

    business. Raj invested the amount for '3z' months while Simran invested for '4z' months. If the ratio of profit shares of Raj and Simran is 4:5 respectively, find the value of 'Q'.
    A 16000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 12000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 16520 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 14520 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Given: Raj invests Rs. Q for 3z months Simran invests Rs. 15000 for 4z months Profit ratio = 4 : 5 (Q × 3z) / (15000 × 4z) = 4 / 5 Cancel z: (3Q) / 60000 = 4 / 5 3Q = (4 / 5) × 60000 3Q = 48000 Q = 48000 / 3 Q = 16000

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