Question

Four friends A, B, C and D started a business and earned a profit of Rupees 30,000. They shared it according to their investment. A, B, C and D had invested in the ratio 2:5:4:3 What is the profit share of A and B together?

• A. 20000
• B. 15000
• C. 17000
• D. 7000

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 15000

The profit share of A and B together is 15,000.

1. Find the total ratio units

Add all the investment ratio parts together:
Total Units = 2 + 5 + 4 + 3 = 14 units

2. Determine the ratio units for A and B together

A's units + B's units = 2 + 5 = 7 units

3. Calculate their combined profit share

Since 7 units is exactly half of the total 14 units , A and B together get exactly half of the total profit:
Combined Share =

(7/14)x30,000 = (1/2)x30,000 = 15,000