If two thirds of A's investment is equal to one-third of B's investment and the total investment in which only these two are involved is Rs.69000. Find the investment of B.

Rs.20000

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Rs.23000

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Rs.24000

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Rs.24450

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Solution

The correct option is B
Rs.23000

Let the investment of B be x

Investment of A be 2x
Total investment = 3x

3x = 69000

x = 23000

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If two thirds of A's investment is equal to one-third of B's investment and the total investment in which only these two are involved is Rs.69000. Find the investment of B.

The correct option is B Rs.23000 Let the investment of B be x Investment of A be 2x Total investment = 3x 3x = 69000 x = 23000

The correct option is B
Rs.23000

Let the investment of B be x

Investment of A be 2x
Total investment = 3x

3x = 69000

x = 23000