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    Question

    A and B together started a business by investing their

    capital in the ratio of 11:8, respectively and total amount invested by them together is Rs. 7600. After 4 months, A decreased his investment by Rs. 750 and after 4 more months, B increased his investment by Rs. 300. Find the ratio of profit received by them at the end of the year.
    A 12:11 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 13:16 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 11:12 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 11:13 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 13:11 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Initial investment made by A = (11/19) × 7600 = Rs. 4400 Initial investment made by B = (8/19) × 7600 = Rs. 3200 Profit sharing ratio of A and B = (4400 × 4 + 3650 × 8):(3200 × 8 + 3500 × 4) = 13:11

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