Question
'A' and 'B' invested Rs. 4200 and Rs. 3600 respectively
in a business. After 6 months, 'B' reduced his investment by 50%, while 'A' increased his initial investment by Rs. 600. Calculate the ratio of the profits earned by 'A' and 'B' at the end of the year.Solution
Ratio of profit received by ‘A’ and ‘B’ = {(4200 × 6) + (4800 × 6)}:{(3600 × 6) +(0.5 × 3600 × 6)} = 15:9 = 5:3
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