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‘A’ invested Rs. 9000 in a business and after sometime B invested with Rs. 7500 in the same business after some months. If ratio of their profit at the end of the year is 12 : 5 then for how long did B invested in the business.1. 3 months2. 5 months3. 6 months4. 11 months5. 7 months |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : 6 months Given: Investment of A = Rs. 9000 Investment of B = Rs. 7500 Ratio of their profit = 12 : 5 Concept used: Partnership & Ratio method Calculation: Let the time period for B's investment be x So, (9000 × 12)/(7500 × x) = 12/5 (90 × 12)/(75 × x) = 12/5 X = (90 × 12 × 5)/(12 × 75) X = 6 months ∴ Time for which B invested in the business is 6 months |
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