A and B enter into a partnership. A contributed Rs.5000 for 8 months and B Rs.6000 for 5 months. Find A's share in a total profit of rs.8400. Choose the most appropriate option.
A) Rs. 4800
B) Rs. 2400
C) Rs. 3600
D) Rs. 5600
E) None of these
Explanation:   Ratio of capitals of A and B   = Ratio of their investments   = 5000 × 8 : 6000 × 5   = 40000 : 30000 = 4 : 3   .: A's share = Rs. [(4/7) × 8400] = Rs. 4800   Rs. 4800nswer: Option Rs. 4800
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A and B enter into a partnership. A contributed Rs.5000 for 8 months and B Rs.6000 for 5 months. Find A's share in a total profit of rs.8400.