Question

X and Y started a business and invested money in the ratio 5 : 4. After one year total
profit was 36,000. If profit will be divided in the ratio of investment. Then, find the
amount that Y should get at the end of the year.

Answer 1

Answer:

at the end of the year Y get

Rs 36000×4/(4+5)

Rs 36000×4/9

=Rs 4000×4

=Rs 16000

Answer 2

Answer:

₹16,000

Step-by-step explanation:

Total profit = ₹36,000

Profit will divided in ratio 5 : 4

total parts are 5 + 4 = 9

one of profit = 36000 = ₹4000

9

Y will get 4 parts.

therefore, 4 × 4000 = ₹16,000