Two friends invested Rs.1500 and Rs. 2500 in a business. They earned…

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Two friends invested Rs.1500 and Rs. 2500 in a business. They earned a profit of Rs. 800. One-half of the profit was divided equally between them and the other half was divided in proportion to their capitals. How much…

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Option A. Rs. 350 and Rs. 450. Answer & Solution Answer: Option A Solution: & Ratio of shares & = 1500:2500 & = 3:5 & Share of first friend & = Rs . [ 4002 + ( 400 × 3/8 ) ] & = Rs. ( 200 + 150 ) & = Rs . 350 & Share of second friend & = Rs . [ 4002 + ( 400 × 5/8 ) ] & = Rs. ( 200 + 250 ) & = Rs . 450

Two friends invested Rs.1500 and Rs. 2500 in a business. They earned a profit of Rs. 800. One-half of the profit was divided equally between them and the other half was divided in proportion to their capitals. How much did each of them receive ?

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