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  1. Suresh started a business by investing a certain amount of money. Rakesh joined him after four months by investing Rs. 50000. If after one year Suresh and Rakesh share the profit in the ratio of 10:8, how much capital did Suresh invest?

  2. A.
    Rs. 42000
    B.
    Rs. 44000
    C.
    Rs. 47000
    D.
    Rs. 41666.7

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    Answer : Option D

    Explanation :

    Let Suresh's capital be C1 = X

    Rakesh's capital be C2 = 50000

    Suresh's Time be T1 = 12 months

    Rakesh's Time be T2 = 8 months

    Suresh's profit: Rakesh's profit = 10:8

    Apply formula:


    X = 41666.7


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