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X and Y invested in a business. They earned some profit which they divided in the ratio of 2 : 3. If X invested Rs. 40,000, the amount invested by Y is :

20000
40000
60000
80000

Correct Answer: 60000

Explanation:

Suppose Y invested Rs. y. Then 40000/y = 2/3 or y = 60000 .

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