Student: M and N invested in a shop. The profits were divided in the ratio of 4 : 5 respectively. If M invested Rs. 40,000, the amount invested by N is:\nOptions:\n(A) 35000\n(B) 40000\n(C) 50000\n(D) 60000\n(E) None.
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Suppose N invested Rs. x. Then, 40000/x = 4/5 or y = [40000 x 5/ 4] = 50000. Final answer: (C).
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