Question

Riya invested Rs. 150 in a business; her friend shweta joins riya after 8 months. If they both share the profit is ratio of 5 : 2 then how much did shweta invested? 

1. Rs.205
2. Rs.187
3. Rs.225
4. Rs.237
5. Rs.180

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 5 : Rs.180

Given:

Riya = Rs. 150

Shweta = joins after 8 months

Riya: Shweta = 5 : 2 (Profit share)

Calculation:

Let shweta’s investment be X

⇒ Ratio of profit = 5 : 2

⇒ Riya’s investment/ Shweta’s investment = 5/ 2

⇒ 150 × 12/ (4 × X) = 5/ 2

⇒ 150 × 12 × (2/ 5) = 4 × X

⇒ X = 180

∴ Required answer is Rs.180