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    Question

    'U' and 'V' jointly start a business by investing a

    total of Rs. 64,000, with their investments in the ratio of 9:5, respectively. They each invested their amounts for 16 months and 18 months, respectively. What is the percentage of the total profit that belongs to 'V'?
    A 25% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 38(6/11)% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 31(9/13)% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 38(6/13)% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 20% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the amount invested by 'U' and 'V' be Rs. 9x and Rs. 5x, respectively. Ratio of profit shares of 'U' and 'V', respectively: = (9x X 16) :(5x X 18) = 8:5 Therefore, required percent = [5 ÷ (5 + 8) ] X 100 = 38(6/13)%

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