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    Question

    ‘A’ started a business by investing Rs. 1,200. Eight

    months later, ‘B’ joined him by making an investment which is equal to 60% of the investment made by ‘A’. If at the end of the year, total profit received by them is Rs. 4,200, then find the profit share of ‘B’.
    A Rs 840 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs 720 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs 600 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs 650 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Rs 700 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    A's investment = ₹1200 for 12 months B's investment = 60% of ₹1200 = ₹720 for 4 months A's share = 1200 × 12 = 14,400 B's share = 720 × 4 = 2,880 Total share = 14,400 + 2,880 = 17,280 B's ratio = 2880 / 17280 = 1/6 B's profit = (1/6) × 4200 = ₹700

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