Question

Rs. 15,000 was invested by A and B together to start a small business. They got a profit of Rs. 2,000 at the end of the year. B took his profit share of Rs. 600. How much did A invest?

Options

• ₹9,000

• ₹2,000

• ₹10,500

• ₹10,000

Answer 1

₹10,500

Explanation:

           A : B
P - 1400 : 600
P -       7 : 3
⇒ : 10 → 15000
⇒ : 7 →10,500