Question

    ‘A’ invested Rs. 7800 for ‘x’

    months while ‘B’ invested Rs. 1300 less amount than ‘A’ for (x + 3) months. If the ratio of the profits received by ‘A’ and ‘B’ is 24:25, respectively then find the value of ‘x’
    A 11 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 14 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 16 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 13 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
    7800x:{6500 × (x + 3)} = 24/25
    => 5x = 4x + 12
    => x = 12

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