A profit of Rs. 500 is divided between X and Y in the ratio of 1/2:1/3 . What is the difference between their profit shares ?  Select:
A) Rs. 200
B) Rs. 100
C) Rs. 300
D) Rs. 50
E) Rs. 90
A profit of Rs. 500 is divided between X and Y in the ratio of 1/2 : 1/3 or 3:2.   so profits are 300 and 200.   difference in profit share = 300-200= 
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100   ANSWER:Rs. 100
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A profit of Rs. 500 is divided between X and Y in the ratio of 1/2:1/3 . What is the difference between their profit shares ?