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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 B

Solution(By Examveda 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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