Partnership Ques 34

Question

$A$ and $B$ started a business with investments of Rs. 6000 and Rs. 9000 respectively. The time period for which $A$ and $B$ invested was in the respective ratio of 5 : 3. If the annual profit received was Rs. 4370, what was $A’$s share in profit?

(1) Rs. 1700

(2) Rs. 2700

(3) Rs. 1100

(4) Rs. 2300

(5) Rs. 2500

IBPS Bank PO/MT CWE (Prelim Exam) 12.10.2019

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Answer: (4)

Solution: (4)

Profit ratio of $A$ and $B=6000 \times 5: 9000 \times 3$

$=10: 9$

Annual profit $=$ Rs. 4370

$\therefore$ $A’$s share $=$ Rs. $\left(\frac{10}{19} \times 4370\right)$ $=$ Rs. 2300