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    Question

    A invested Rs. β€˜x’ for 1 month, then increased it by

    Rs. 700 for the next four months and then left the partnership. B invested Rs. β€˜x’ for the remaining period of the year. If the ratio of profits of A to B is 1 : 1, find β€˜x’.
    A Rs.1200 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.1400 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs.1660 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs.1770 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Amount invested by A for four months = Rs. (x + 700) According to the question, x Γ— 1 + (x + 700) Γ— 4 : 7x Or, (5x + 2800)/7x = 1/1 Or, 5x + 2800 = 7x Or, 2800 = 2x Or, x = Rs. 1400

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