Question

    Amit and Sara started a business with the investments of Rs. 20,000 and Rs. 30,000 respectively. After one year, Amit increases his investment by Rs. 5,000 whereas Sara reduces her investment to Rs. 20,000. If at the end of two years, the total profit earned by the business is Rs. 13,800, then find the profit share of Amit.

    A Rs.16,540 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.8,540 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 6,500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs.6,540 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Ratio of profits of Amit to that of Sara = {20,000 X 1 + (20,000 + 5,000) X 1}:{30,000 X 1 + 20,000 X 1} = {20,000 + 25,000}:{30,000 + 20,000} = 45,000:50,000 = 9:10 Required profit share = (9/19) X 13,800 = Rs. 6,540

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