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Sumit and Ravi started a business by investing Rs 85000 and 15000 respectively. In what ratio the profit earned after 2 years be divided between Sumit and Ravi respectively.

  • 17:1
  • 17:2
  • 17:3
  • 17:4

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Note: If you have clear concept of ratio and proportion chapter then it will really easy for you to solve partnership problems.

P:Q = 85000:15000 = 17:3

Important to note there that if both have invested for different period of times then we had to multiply with number of months to get the desired ratio.

Similar Questions :

1. Anand and Deepak started a business investing Rs.22,500 and Rs.35,000 respectively. Out of a total profit of
Rs. 13,800. Deepak's share is

  • Rs 9600
  • Rs 8500
  • Rs 8450
  • Rs 8400

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Ratio of their shares = 22500 : 35000
=9 : 14

Deepak's share = Rs.(13800×14/23)
= Rs. 8400

2. A and B started a partnership business investing some amount in the ratio of 3 : 5. C joined them after six months with an amount equal to that of B. In what proportion should the profit at the end of one year be distributed amount A, B and C

  • 3:7:5
  • 6:10:5
  • 6:10:7
  • 6:7:5

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Let initial investment of A is 3x and B is 5x, then C investment is also 5x, but most important to note in this question is the time duration of investment
Like, A invested for 12 months, B invested for 12 months and C invested for 6 months.

A:B:C =(3x*12):(5x*12):(5x*6)
= 36:60:30
= 6:10:5

3. A,B and C enter into a partnership investing Rs 35000, Rs 45000 and 55000. Find the their respective shares in annual profit of 40,500

  • 10500, 13500, 19500
  • 10500, 13500, 18500
  • 10500, 13500, 17500
  • 10500, 13500, 16500

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

A:B:C = 35000:45000:55000 = 7:9:11

A's share = (7/27) *40500 = Rs 10500
B's share = (9/27) *40500 = Rs 13500
C's share = (11/27)*40500 = Rs 16500

[In options we can see that only salary of C is different in all options. So we cn just calculate the C share to solve question quickly :) ]

4. Arun, Kamal and Vinay invested Rs. 8000, Rs. 4000 and Rs. 8000 respectively in a business. Arun left after six months. If after eight months, there was a gain of Rs. 4005, then what will be the share of Kamal?

  • Rs 870
  • Rs 880
  • Rs 890
  • Rs 900

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Arun : Kamal : Vinay = (8,000 x 6) : (4,000 x 8) : (8,000 x 8)
= 48 : 32 : 64
= 3 : 2 : 4

\begin{aligned}
\text{Kamal's share}= 4005 * \frac{2}{9}\\
= Rs 890
\end{aligned}

5. A, B and C invested Rs. 8000, Rs. 4000 and Rs. 8000 respectively in a business. A left after six months. If after eight months, there was a gain of Rs. 4005, then what will be the share of B?

  • Rs 690
  • Rs 790
  • Rs 890
  • Rs 990

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

A:B:C = (8000*6):(4000*8):(8000*8)
= 48:32:64
= 3:2:4

So B share = (2/9)*4005 = Rs 890

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