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      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 Γ— 12) : (9,000 Γ— n) = 72,000 : 9,000n

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

      β‡’ 3 Γ— 72,000 = 4 Γ— 9,000n

      β‡’ 2,16,000 = 36,000n

      β‡’ n = 6

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