Question

    Ashish and Sushil together start a business with investment of Rs. 1800 and Rs. ‘x + 1000’, respectively. If the profit earned after 5 years is Rs. 6400 and share of Ashish is Rs. 2560, 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

    Solution

    Ratio of share of profit of Ashish : Sushil = 1800: (x + 1000) So, {1800/(x + 2800)} × 6400 = 2560 4500 = x + 2800 x = 1700

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