A & B purchased a piece of land for Rs.20,000 and sold it for Rs60,000 in 2015. Originally A had contributed Rs12,000 and B Rs8,000. What will be the profit on venture?
A
Rs40,000
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B
Rs20,000
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C
Rs60,000
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D
Nil
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Solution
The correct option is C Rs40,000 Proceeds from sale of land = Rs. 60,000
Cost of land = Rs. 20,000
Profit on sale/ venture = Sale value - Cost = Rs. 60,000 - Rs. 20,000 = Rs. 40,000