Question

Devi and Deva started the business with the investment in the ratio of 12:7 and the ratio of the investment period of Devi and Deva is x:6. At the end of the business, the profit share of Devi is Rs.1300 less than Deva and the total profit of the business is Rs.16900, then find the value of x?

• A. 1
• B. 2
• C. 3
• D. 4

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 3

Profit ratio of Devi and Deva = 12a × x : 7a × 6 = 2x : 7 (7 – 2x)/(2x + 7) = 1300/16900 2x + 7 = 91 – 26x 28x = 84 x = 3