Question
A and B invest $\text{₹}40,000$ and $\text{₹}60,000$ in a business. At the end of the year, the total profit is $\text{₹}25,000$. B’s share of the profit is:
Option 4 : $\text{₹}15,000$
Detailed Solution
सही उत्तर $\text{₹}15,000$ है।
The profit is shared in the ratio of investment, 40,000:60,000 or 2:3. B’s share is $25,000 \times 3/5 = \text{₹}15,000$.
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Question:
A and B invest $\text{₹}40,000$ and $\text{₹}60,000$ in a business. At the end of the year, the total profit is $\text{₹}25,000$. B’s share of the profit is:
Correct Answer: $\text{₹}15,000$
The profit is shared in the ratio of investment, 40,000:60,000 or 2:3. B’s share is $25,000 \times 3/5 = \text{₹}15,000$.