Question

    ‘A’ and ‘B’ entered into a partnership by investing Rs. 9900 and Rs. 5500, respectively. If ‘A’ invested his sum for only 4 months and the total annual profit earned by them together is Rs. 10200, then find the total profit earned by ‘B’.

    A Rs. 8000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs. 7375 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 6375 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs. 6600 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Ratio of profit share of ‘A’ and ‘B’ = (9900 × 4):(5500 × 12) = 3:5 Total profit earned by ‘B’ = (5/8) × 10200 = Rs. 6375

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