P and Q started a business investing Rs. 85000 and Rs. 15000 resp. In what ratio the profit earned after 2 years be divided between P and Q respectively.
A. 17 : 5 B. 17 : 3 C. 17 : 6 D. 17 : 7 Answer: Option BShow Answer
Solution(By Apex Team)
In this type of question as time frame for both investors is equal then just get the ratio of their investments.
P : Q = 85000 : 15000
= 85 : 15
= 17 : 3
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