P and Q invested in a business. The profit earned was divided in the ratio 2 : 3. If P invested Rs 40000, the amount invested by Q is  Choose the correct answer:
A) 30000  B) 50000  C) 40000  D) 20000  E) 60000
Let the amount invested by Q = q   40000:q=2:3   ⇒40000×3=2q   ⇒q=(40000×3)/2=60000   Answer is 60000.
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P and Q invested in a business. The profit earned was divided in the ratio 2 : 3. If P invested Rs 40000, the amount invested by Q is