Question

    ‘A’ and ‘B’ entered into a partnership by investing Rs. 9000 and Rs. 5200, respectively. If ‘A’ invested his sum for only 8 months and the total annual profit earned by them together is Rs. 33600, then find the total profit earned by ‘B’.

    A Rs. 10600 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs. 15500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 15600 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs. 15800 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Rs. 15900 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Ratio of profit share of ‘A’ and ‘B’ = (9000 × 8):(5200 × 12) = 15:13 Total profit earned by ‘B’ = (13/28) × 33600 = Rs. 15600

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