Quantitative Aptitude Ques 1919

Question: A starts a business with Rs. 9000 and B joins him after 6 months with an investment of Rs. 45000. What will be the ratio of the profits of A and B at the end of year?

Options:

A) 1 : 5

B) 5 : 2

C) 2 : 5

D) 5 : 1

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

  • In a year, the number of months are 12. A’s investment for 12 months
    6’s investment for $ (12-6)=6 $ months

$ \therefore $ A’s share: B’s share $ =9000\times 12:45000\times (12-6) $ $ =12:5\times 6=2:5 $