IBPS Clerk Prelims practice question
A starts a business with Rs. 15500 and after 8 months, B joins with Rs. 17000. At the end of the year, if the total profit is Rs. 8500, find A's share.
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Correct answer: (A) Rs. 6224.41
A's capital is invested for 12 months, B's for (12-8)=4 months. Ratio = (15500x12):(17000x4) = 186000:68000. A's share = Total x 186000/(186000+68000) = Rs. 6224.41.
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A, Rs. 15500 से व्यवसाय शुरू करता है और 8 महीनों बाद, B, Rs. 17000 के साथ जुड़ जाता है। वर्ष के अंत में, यदि कुल लाभ Rs. 8500 है, तो A का हिस्सा ज्ञात करें।
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सही उत्तर: (A) Rs. 6224.41
A's capital is invested for 12 months, B's for (12-8)=4 months. Ratio = (15500x12):(17000x4) = 186000:68000. A's share = Total x 186000/(186000+68000) = Rs. 6224.41.
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