Question

P and Q started a business with an equal capital P withdrew from the business at the end of 4 months. If at the end of the year, the business made a profit of ₹6,400, then the share of P is:  

Options

• ₹1,600

• ₹3,200

• ₹1,800

• ₹1,750

Answer 1

₹1,600

Explanation:

Let, they started the business with ₹100 each.

P	Q
`100 xx 4/400`	`100 xx 12/1200`
(Profit ratio)
1	1

∵ 4 units → ₹6400

∴ 1 unit → ₹1600

So, P's share = ₹1600