A and B invests Rs.10000 each, A investing for 8 months and B investing for all the 12 months in the year. If the total profit at the end of the year is Rs.25000, find their shares?
Correct answer: D. Rs.10000, Rs.15000
- A. Rs.8000, Rs.17000
- B. Rs.9000, Rs.16000
- C. Rs.18000, Rs.7000
- D. Rs.10000, Rs.15000
Explanation
A's investment-time is Rs. 10000 x 8 = Rs. 80000, and B's is Rs. 10000 x 12 = Rs. 120000, giving a profit ratio of 2:3. Out of Rs. 25000, A receives Rs. 25000 x 2/5 = Rs. 10000 and B receives Rs. 25000 x 3/5 = Rs. 15000. Option a reverses the effect of the investment periods and is the likely distractor.
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