Question

    Amit and Sumit together start a business with investment

    of Rs. 1700 and Rs. ‘x + 1200’, respectively. If the profit earned after 5 years is Rs. 6300 and share of Amit is Rs. 2500, then find the value of ‘x’.
    A 1200 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1384 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1760 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1700 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 1280 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Ratio of share of profit of Amit : Sumit = 1700: (x + 1200) So, {1700/(x + 2900)} × 6300 = 2500 4284 = x + 2900 x = 1384

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