Multiple choice

A and B starts a business investing Rs.10000 and Rs.12000 respesctively for 8 and 6 months.If they get an profit of Rs.9500. Then find the profit share of A.

  1. Rs. 3600

  2. Rs. 4000

  3. Rs.4500

  4. Rs. 5000

  5. Rs. 6000
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Profit sharing is based on investment × time. A's ratio: 10000 × 8 = 80000. B's ratio: 12000 × 6 = 72000. Total ratio = 152000. A's share = (80000/152000) × 9500 = (80000 × 9500) / 152000 = 760000000 / 152000 = 5000. So A gets Rs. 5000. The key is that both investment amount AND time duration matter.

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