Quantitative Aptitude Ques 483

Question: Gopal started a business with Rs. 3000. After six months, Dinesh invested Rs. 2000. If at the end of the year, they gained Rs. 2000, then Gopal’s share in the profit is

Options:

A) Rs. 1000

B) Rs. 1500

C) Rs. 500

D) Rs. 200

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

  • $ \frac{\text{Gopal }’\text{ s}investment}{\text{Dinesh }’\text{ s}investment}=\frac{3000\times 12}{2000\times 6}=\frac{3}{1} $ Profit = Rs. 2000 Gopal’s share in profit $ =\frac{3}{4}\times 2000=Rs.,1500 $