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    Question

    "P" and "Q" invested Rs. 4000 and Rs. 2500,

    respectively, to launch their businesses. 4 months later, "P" took out Rs. 1500 from his original investment, while "Q" contributed an additional Rs. 1500. Out of the Rs. 15,600 total annual earnings, how much would "Q" receive?
    A Rs.10,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.10,500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs.8,400 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs.15,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    According to the question, Ratio of profits received by ‘P’ and ‘Q’ {(4000 × 4) + (2500 × 8)}:{(2500 × 4) + (4000 × 8)} = 18:21 = 6:7 Required sum received by ‘Q’ = 15600 × (7/13) = Rs.8,400

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