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    Question

    Arun and Bheem started a business by investing Rs. 1,200

    and Rs. 1,440, respectively. After 4 months, Arun increased his investment by 40%, while Bheem decreased his investment by 40%. If the total profit earned from the business at the end of 1 year is Rs. 8,050, determine the profit share of Arun.
    A Rs.5,750 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.4,600 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs.5,750 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs.4,750 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E none of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Ratio of profit share of ‘Arun’ to ‘Bheem’ = [(1200 × 4) + {(1.4 × 1200) × 8}]:[(1440 × 4) + {(0.6 × 1440) × 8}] = 95:66 Profit share of ‘Arun’ = (95/161) × 8050 = Rs.4,750

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