Question

    A and B started a business together by investing Rs.

    10,800 and Rs. 6,300, respectively. They maintained their investments for periods in the ratio of 7:9. If the total profit from the business amounted to Rs. 4,200, what is A’s share of the profit?
    A Rs. 1800 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs. 2000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 2800 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs. 2400 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Ratio of profit share of A to B = (10800 × 7):(6300 × 9) = 4:3 Profit share of A = 4/7 × 4200 = Rs. 2400

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