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    Question

    β€˜P’ and β€˜Q’ invested Rs. β€˜x’ and Rs. (x +

    3000) respectively for 10 months and 5 months. The profit earned by P and Q is in the ratio 4:3. What was the investment made by Q?
    A Rs.4,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.2,200 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs.12,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs.9,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    According to the question, (x Γ— 10) / ((x + 3000) Γ— 5) = 4 / 3 Or, 3 Γ— 10x = 4 Γ— 5(x + 3000) Or, 30x = 20x + 60000 Or, 10x = 60000 Or, x = Rs. 6000 Therefore, investment made by Q = (x + 3000) = Rs. 9,000

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