Q.A and B started a business together. A invested ₹500 for 9 months, and B invested his capital for 6 months. The total profit was ₹69, and B received ₹46 as his share of the profit. What was B’s capital? (a) ₹ 1550 (b) ₹ 1525 (c) ₹ 1500 (d) ₹1575
Answer: C
Here’s the English translation of your solution: ∴ A receives ₹(69 − 46) = ₹23. Let B’s capital be ₹x. ∴ According to the condition: \((500 × 9):(x × 6) = 23:46\) i.e., \(\frac{4500}{6x} = \frac{23}{46}\) ⇒ \(\frac{750}{x} = \frac{1}{2}\) ⇒ \(x = 1500\)
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