Question

    A invest twice the sum invested by B and withdraws half

    of sum after 4 months and again withdraws half of the remaining sum after 6 months. Find ratio of profit share of A to B at the end of a year.
    A 5:4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 17:12 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 11:8 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 15:8 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let investment of B is Rs.6x. So, investment of A = Rs.12x Required ratio = (12x x 4 + 6x x 6 + 3x x 2) : 6x x 12 = 90x : 72x = 5:4

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