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A started a business by investing ₹ 25000 and after 7 months, B joined the business. After a year, the loss between A and B is in a ratio of 5 : 6. What is the amount invested by B?1. ₹ 720002. ₹ 660003. ₹ 620004. ₹ 640005. ₹ 68000 |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : ₹ 72000 Given: Investment of A = ₹ 25000 The ratio of loss = 5 : 6 Concept used: Loss = Investment × Time period Calculation: Let investment of B be x Time period of investment of B = 12 – 7 = 5 months (Investment of A)/(Investment of B) = 5/6 ⇒ (25000 × 12)/(x × 5) = 5/6 ⇒ 300000/5x =5/6 ⇒ (300000 × 6)/(5 × 5) = x ⇒ x = 72000 ∴ The investment of B is 72000. |
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