Question

A started a shop with 125/-. After 2 months B also became his partner. After one year the profit was distributed in the ratio of 3:5. Find how much money was invested by B.

Answer 1

           Contribution   duration     profit                                    Of invt.  A             125              12(months)   3/8 B              X                 10                  5/8  BY PROPORTIONATE DIVISION  X/125=12/10*5/8*8/3 X/125=2 X=250

Answer 2

Answer:

250

Step-by-step explanation:

For A

Contribution of inv. of A=125

Duration=12 months

For B

Contribution of inv. of B= X

Duration=10 months

by Proportionality division rule

125x12/X x 10 = 3/5

X = 250