A and B invested ₹x and ₹3000 respectively in a business. After one year, the profit of A is \(\tfrac{1}{6}\) less than the profit of B. What is the value of x?

₹1000
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₹2000
₹2500

Correct answer: ₹2500

Solution

Since both invested for the same time, profit ratio equals investment ratio. If A’s profit is \(\tfrac{5}{6}\) of B’s, then A:B = 5:6. So x:3000 = 5:6, giving x = 2500.

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