In what ratio should the profit of Rs.8000 be divided if X starts a business with an investment of Rs. 20000, Y invests Rs.7500 for 4 months and Z invests Rs.15000 after 3 months from the start of the business.
Choose the correct choice from the following answers:
A) 16 : 2 : 3  B) 8 : 3 : 6  C) 16 : 2 : 9  D) 6 : 9 : 1  E) None of these
Explanation:   Let the profit of X be P1, that of Y be P2 and of Z be P3.   P1:P2:P3 = 20000*12 : 7500*4 : 15000*9 = 240 : 30 : 135 = 80 : 10 : 45   = 16 : 2 : 9   ANSWER: 16 : 2 : 9
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In what ratio should the profit of Rs.8000 be divided if X starts a business with an investment of Rs. 20000, Y invests Rs.7500 for 4 months and Z invests Rs.15000 after 3 months from the start of the business.