Question

    A invest thrice the sum invested by B and withdraws half of sum after 5 months and again withdraws half of the remaining sum after 5 months. Find ratio of profit share of A to B at the end of a year.

    A 4:3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 3:2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 2:1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 5:4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let investment of B is Rs.4x. So, investment of A = Rs.12x Required ratio = (12x x 5 + 6x x 5 + 3x x 2) : 4x x 12 = 96x : 48x = 2:1

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