Question

    Manoj and Mahesh invested Rs. 6,000 and Rs. 9,000

    respectively in a venture. Mahesh withdrew after a few months. At the end of the year, profit was divided in the ratio 4:3. How long did Mahesh stay in the business?
    A 12 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 6 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 10 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Let Mahesh stayed for 'n' months.

    Profit ratio = (6,000 × 12) : (9,000 × n) = 72,000 : 9,000n

    So, 72,000 : 9,000n = 4 : 3

    ⇒ 3 × 72,000 = 4 × 9,000n

    ⇒ 2,16,000 = 36,000n

    ⇒ n = 6

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