P and Q invested in a shop. The profits were divided in the ratio of 5: 2 respectively. If P invested Rs. 5600, the amount invested by Q is:\nOptions:\n(A) 3500\n(B) 5600\n(C) 2200\n(D) 2400\n(E) None
A step-by-step solution is:
(E)
Suppose Q invested Rs.

y.

Then, 5600/y = 5/2 or y = [5600 x 2 / 5] = 2240.

Final answer: (E)