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    Pawan and Bhanu started a

    business with their investments in the ratio 5:7. After 6 months, Raju joined the business with an investment of Rs. 3000, and at the same time, Pawan increased his investment by Rs. 900. At the end of one year, the profit was distributed among Pawan, Bhanu, and Raju in the ratio 13:14:10. Find the difference between the initial investments of Pawan and Bhanu.
    A Rs.220 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.400 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs.600 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs.120 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Let initial investment of Pawan and Bhanu is 5p and 7p respectively. Ratio of profit of Pawan, Bhanu, and Raju = [5p × 6 + (5p + 900) × 6]: [7p × 12]: [3000 × 6] = 13: 14: 10 [60p + 5400]: [84p]: [18000] = 13: 14: 10 [84p]: [18000] = 14: 10 p = 300 Difference between initial investment of Pawan and Bhanu = 7p – 5p = 2p = Rs.600

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