A and B invest Rs. 3000 and Rs. 2400 respectively in a business. If a…

Question

A and B invest Rs. 3000 and Rs. 2400 respectively in a business. If after one year there is a loss Rs. 720, how much loss will B bear? (loss or profit is in proportion to their investment)

Accepted Answer

Option B. Rs. 320. Answer & Solution Answer: Option B Solution: ∵ Loss will be divided according to their investment ratio = A : B 3000 : 2400 5 : 4 & Loss of B = 4 ( 5 + 4 ) × 720 & \,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\, = Rs . 320