Two partners (Moses and Norris) invested Rs 5000 and Rs.12000 in a business. Moses runs the business while Norris is a sleeping partner in the business. Moses receives 4% of the profit for managing the business the rest is divided in proportion of their capitals. Out of a total profit of Rs.5500, how much did Moses receive?  Choices:
A) 1772.95
B) 1537.6
C) 1877.6
D) 1937.6
E) 1857.6
ratio of their investments Rs.5000:12000=5:12   4% of the profit for managing the business =4/100*5500= 
<gadget id="calculator">4/100*5500</gadget>
<output>220</output>
220   remaining profit=5500-220= 
<gadget id="calculator">5500-220</gadget>
<output>5_280</output>
5280   share profit in ratio of investment 5280/17=310.59   Moses's ratio share=5*310.59= 
<gadget id="calculator">5*310.59</gadget>
<output>1_552.95</output>
1552.95   total money Moses collects=1552.95+220= 
<gadget id="calculator">1552.95+220</gadget>
<output>1_772.95</output>
1772.95   1772.95nswer: 1772.95
<result>A</result>
Two partners (Moses and Norris) invested Rs 5000 and Rs.12000 in a business. Moses runs the business while Norris is a sleeping partner in the business. Moses receives 4% of the profit for managing the business the rest is divided in proportion of their capitals. Out of a total profit of Rs.5500, how much did Moses receive?