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    Question

    The ratio of time period of investment of P to Q is 2:3,

    and the ratio of profit shares of Q to P is 15:8. Find the ratio of investment of P and Q respectively.
    A 1:3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1:8 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 2:5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 4:5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the time period of investment of P to Q be 2m and 3m years respectively and profit shares of P and Q be Rs. 8n and Rs. 15n respectively.
    Therefore, ratio of investment of P and Q respectively
    = (8n ÷ 2m) : (15n ÷ 3m)
    = 4 : 5

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