Question

    Sohan starts a business with an initial investment of

    Rs. 20,000. After 5 months, Rohan joins the business by investing Rs. 5,000 more than Sohan. After seven months from starting, Sohan withdraws 25% from his initial investment. Find the ratio of their profit at the end of 1.5 years.
    A 61:65 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 61:67 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 39:65 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 47:29 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Initial investment of Rohan = 20,000 + 5,000 = Rs. 25,000 Ratio of profit shares of Sohan to Rohan at the end of 18 months: = [20,000 X 7 + (20,000 X 0.75) X 11]:[25,000 X 13] = [140,000 + 165,000]:[325,000] = 305,000:325,000 = 61:65

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