A started a business by investing Rs. 8000. 3 months later

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A started a business by investing Rs. 8000. 3 months later B joined him with Rs. 5000. If at the end of a year total profit earned was Rs. 2350. How much is the share of A more than the share of B ?

1. Rs. 600
2. Rs. 800
3. Rs. 400
4. Rs. 850

Correct Option: D

Ratio between the investment of A and B = (8000 x 12) : (5000 x 9)
= 96000 : 45000 = 32 : 15

Total profit = Rs. 2350
∵ A's share = [32/(32 + 15)] x 2350 = Rs. 1600
∴ B's share = 2350 - 1600 = Rs. 750
∴ Required difference = 1600 - 750 = Rs. 850