Rajan and Sajan started a business initially with ₹ 14200 and ₹ 15600, respectively. If total profits at the end of year is ₹ 74500, what is the Rajan's share in the profit?

₹ 39000
₹ 39600
₹ 35000
₹ 35500

Correct Answer: ₹ 35500

Explanation:

Ratio of profits of Rajan and Sajan = Ratio of their investments
=14200 : 15600 = 142 : 156 = 71 : 78
∴ Rajan's share = [71/(71 + 78)] x 74500
= (71/149) x 74500
= ₹ 35500

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