Question

a profit of rs 960
is divided between A and B in the ratio 1:2.to the difference of their profit is

Answer 1

let A's profit be x, so B's will be 2x

x+2x=960

3x=960

x=320=A's profit

B profit = 2 X 320 = 640

Difference = 640-320=320

Answer 2

ratio is 1:2 ,it means we have to divide profit in 3 parts
960÷3=320
A=1=320
B=2=2×320=640