Multiple choice

Ankit and Saurabh enter into a business partnership by making investment in the ratio of 3 : 4. After three months, Ankit added half of her initial investment and Saurabh withdraws Rs 400 from her initial investment. If at the end of year Saurabh’s profit share is Rs 7000 out of total profit of Rs 15250 then find the initial investment of Ankit and Saurabh?

  1. 1200 Rs. 1800 Rs.

  2. 1800 Rs. 2400 Rs.

  3. 1500 Rs. 2000 Rs.

  4. 2400 Rs. 3200 Rs

  5. 3600 Rs. 4800 Rs.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Let investments be 3x and 4x. For 3 months: ratios are 3x and 4x. After changes: Ankit adds 1.5x for 9 months, Saurabh withdraws 400. Monthly profit ratio = 108x + 40.5x : 108x - 3600. Total profit 15250, Saurabh gets 7000. Solving 108x + 40.5x : 108x - 3600 = 8250 : 7000 gives x = 600. Initial investments: 3x = 1800, 4x = 2400. Option B is correct.

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