Question

    ‘A’ invested Rs. 3600 for ‘x’ months while ‘B’ invested Rs. 600 less amount than ‘A’ for (x + 2) months. If the ratio of the profits received by ‘A’ and ‘B’ is 24:25, respectively then find the value of ‘x’

    A 8 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 6 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    According to the question, respective ratio of the profits received by ‘A’ and ‘B’ is
    3600x:{3000 × (x + 2)} = 24/25
    => 5x = 4x + 8
    => x = 8

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