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P and Q invested in a business. The profit earned was divided in the ratio 2 : 3. If P invested Rs 40000, the amount invested by Q is

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Correct Answer: Option C
Let the amount invested by Q = q.
$$\eqalign{ & 40000:q = 2:3 \cr & \Rightarrow \frac{{40000}}{q} = \frac{2}{3} \cr & \Rightarrow q = 40000 \times \frac{3}{2} \cr & \,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\, = {\text{Rs}}{\text{. 60000}} \cr} $$
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Chandra Shekar
Chandra Shekar 8 years ago
2/3=> 3/2 why
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