Multiple choice

Sushant and Prashant started a business in partnership by investing Rs. 6000 and Rs. 8000, respectively. After 8 months, Prashant left the business. At the end of the year, the business made a profit of Rs. 6800. What is the difference between Sushant's share and Prashant's share?

  1. Rs. 200

  2. Rs. 400

  3. Rs. 800

  4. Rs. 600

  5. None of these
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Explanation

Sushant's investment = 6000 * 12 = 72000. Prashant's investment = 8000 * 8 = 64000. Ratio = 72:64 = 9:8. Total parts = 17. Profit = 6800. Each part = 6800 / 17 = 400. Difference = (9-8) * 400 = 400.

AI explanation

Under the partnership profit sharing method, the profit ratio is the ratio of investment amounts multiplied by time. Sushant's portion is 6000 x 12 = 72000, and Prashant's portion is 8000 x 8 = 64000. The resulting profit ratio of 72000:64000 simplifies to 9:8. In the total profit of Rs. 6800, the difference of 1 part out of 17 total parts equals 6800 divided by 17, which is Rs. 400.

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