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    Question

    β€˜A’ and β€˜B’ started a business by investing Rs.

    β€˜b’ and Rs. β€˜b + 400’, respectively. If 9 months later the ratio of profit shares of β€˜A’ and β€˜B’ was 7:8, respectively, then find the amount (initially) invested by β€˜B’.
    A Rs.1,500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.1,800 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs.2,200 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs.3,200 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ; [(9 Γ— b)/{(b + 400) Γ— 9}] = (7/8) Or, (9b Γ— 8) = 63 Γ— (b + 400) Or, 72b = 63b + 25200 Or, 9b = 25200 So, b = 2800 So, initial investment made by β€˜B’ = 2800 + 400 = Rs. 3,200

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