A and B invest Rs. 3000 and Rs. 2400 respectively in a business. If after one year there is a loss Rs. 720, how much loss will B bear? (loss or profit is in proportion to their investment)
A. Rs. 72
B. Rs. 320
C. Rs. 400
D. Rs. 360
Answer: Option B
Solution(By Examveda Team)
∵ Loss will be divided according to their investment ratio =| A | : | B |
| 3000 | : | 2400 |
| 5 | : | 4 |
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To determine the loss that B will bear, we need to calculate the ratio of B's investment to the total investment and then multiply it by the total loss.
The total investment is the sum of A's and B's investments:
Total investment = Rs. 3000 + Rs. 2400 = Rs. 5400
The ratio of B's investment to the total investment is:
B's investment ratio = Rs. 2400 / Rs. 5400 = 4/9
To calculate the loss that B will bear, we multiply the investment ratio by the total loss:
Loss borne by B = B's investment ratio * Total loss
Loss borne by B = (4/9) * Rs. 720 = Rs. 320
Therefore, B will bear a loss of Rs. 320.
The correct answer is B. Rs. 320.