Question

A starts a business with Rs. 60,000. After 6 months B joins him. What is the profit of at the end of the year?
(1) The share of the profit is in the ratio 4 : 3
(2) B's capital is Rs. 90,000.

• A. Statement (1) alone is sufficient, but statement (2) alone is not sufficient.
• B. Statement (2) alone is sufficient, but statement (1) alone is not sufficient.
• C. Both statements together are sufficient, but neither statement alone is sufficient.
• D. Statement (1) and (2) together are not sufficient.

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Statement (1) and (2) together are not sufficient.

By using both statements, we can't be determined the profit of B.
$\therefore$ Both statements together are not insufficient to answer the question.