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    Question

    β€˜R’ invested Rs. 20000 in a business. β€˜S’ joined

    after β€˜x’ months with an investment of Rs. 4000 less than β€˜R’. If the ratio of the profits received by them after 2 years is 5:2, then find the time after which β€˜S’ joined.
    A 16 months Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 14 months Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 12 months Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 20 months Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 10 months Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Respective ratio of the profits received by β€˜R’ and β€˜S’
    = (20000 Γ— 24) : {16000 Γ— (24 – x)} = 5/2
    Or, 24 – x = 12
    Or, x = 12 months

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