Question

    A and B started a business by investing Rs. 1200 and Rs.

    675, respectively. They remained invested for periods in the ratio of 9:10. If A's share of the profit amounted to Rs. 9600, what was the total profit earned by both A and B?
    A Rs. 14300 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs. 18200 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 15600 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs. 16900 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Ratio of profit share of A to B = (1200 × 9):(675 × 10) = 8:5 Total profit earned by A and B together = 13/8 × 9600 = Rs. 15600

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