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    Question

    'A' and 'B' started a business by investing Rs. 6,000

    and Rs. 8,000, respectively. If 'A' and 'B' invested their investments for 9 months and 15 months, respectively, then find the profit share of 'B' out of the total profit earned by them which is Rs. 5,400.
    A Rs. 3,836 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs. 2,086 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 3,136 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs. 3,724 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Ratio of profit shares of 'A' and 'B' = (6,000 X 9):(8,000 X 15) = 54,000:120,000 = 9:20 So, profit share of 'B' = 5,400 X (20/29) = Rs. 3,724

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