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    Question

    'A' and 'B' started a business by investing Rs. 4,200

    and Rs. 5,600, respectively. If 'A' and 'B' invested their investments for 7 months and 9 months, respectively, then find the profit share of 'B' out of the total profit earned by them which is Rs. 3,900.
    A Rs. 3,836 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs. 2,086 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 1,136 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs. 1,586 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Ratio of profit shares of 'A' and 'B' = (4,200 X 7):(5,600 X 9) = 29,400:50,400 = 49:84 So, profit share of 'B' = 3,900 X (84/133) = Rs. 2,463

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