Question

Alka and Ramesh invested Rs 1800 and Rs 2400 respectively in a small business. They made a profit of Rs 1400. They decided to divide the profit between them in the ratio of their investments. How much did each get as profit.

Answer 1

Alka and ramesh invested ₹1800 and ₹2400 respectively in a small business.They made a profit of ₹1400.They decided to divide the profit between them in the ratio of Thier investments.How much did each get as profit?

₹1800/₹2400=3/4

ratio of 1800 : 2400 = 3 : 4

return ration = 3x : 4x

3x+4x = 1400

7x = 1400

x = 200

so they receive 600 and 800 respectively