Question
'A' and 'B' started a business by investing Rs. 7,200
and Rs. 9,000, respectively. If 'A' and 'B' invested their investments for 10 months and 14 months, respectively, then find the profit share of 'B' out of the total profit earned by them which is Rs. 6,500.Solution
ATQ, Ratio of profit shares of 'A' and 'B' = (7,200 X 10):(9,000 X 14) = 72,000:126,000 = 6:10.5 So, profit share of 'B' = 6,500 X (10.5/16.5) = Rs. 4,136
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