Question

A & B jointly made a profit of Rs.1650 and they decided to share it such that 1/3 of A's profit is equal to 2/5 of B's profit. Then profit of B is

A Rs.700 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Rs.750 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Rs.850 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Rs.800 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

1/3 of A's profit is equal to 2/5 of B's profit 1/3A = 2/5B A's profit : B's profit = 6: 5 total profit = Rs 1650 A+B = 6+5 = 11 units 11 units = Rs 1650 1 unit = Rs 150 B's profit = 5 × 150 = Rs 750

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