Question

Mohan, Shyam and Rohan invested Rs 50, Rs 20 and Rs 30 respectively in a business and earned a profit of Rs 40. How much did each of them receive as profit?

• A. Mohan's share = Rs 20
  Shyam's share = Rs 12
  Rohan's share = Rs 8
• B. Mohan's share = Rs 20
  Shyam's share = Rs 18
  Rohan's share = Rs 12
• C. Mohan's share = Rs 20
  Shyam's share = Rs 14
  Rohan's share = Rs 6
• D. Mohan's share = Rs 20
  Shyam's share = Rs 8
  Rohan's share = Rs 12

Answer 1

The correct option is D Mohan's share = Rs 20

Shyam's share = Rs 8
Rohan's share = Rs 12
Mohan, Shyam and Rohan invested in the ratio of 5 : 2 : 3.
Let us assume that their investments are 5k, 2k and 3k respectively.
According to the question,
5k + 2k + 3k = 40
$\Rightarrow$10k = 40
k = $\frac{40}{10}=$4

$\therefore$ Mohan's share = 5k = 5 $\times$ 4 = Rs 20
Shyam's share = 2k = 2 $\times$ 4 = Rs 8
Rohan's share =3k = 3 $\times$ 4 = Rs 12