Question
A and B started a business by investing Rs. 1200 and Rs.
675, respectively. They remained invested for periods in the ratio of 9:10. If A's share of the profit amounted to Rs. 9600, what was the total profit earned by both A and B?Solution
Ratio of profit share of A to B = (1200 × 9):(675 × 10) = 8:5 Total profit earned by A and B together = 13/8 × 9600 = Rs. 15600
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