Question

    A and B invest in a business in the ratio 4 : 5. After

    10 months B leaves the business after withdrawing his investment. In the first year the business made a profit of Rs 49,000. What is B's share (in Rs) of this profit?
    A 25000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 20000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 18000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 22000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    let the investments made by A and B be 4x and 5x ratio of their profits is 4x*12+5x*10=48x:50x =24:25 B's share (25/49)*49000 =Rs 25000

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