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P, Q, and R started a business by investing their amounts in the ratio 4:6:5, respectively. After 6 months, P increased his investment by Rs 400, while Q reduced his investment by Rs 400. If the annual profit share of P, out of a total profit of Rs 30,000, is Rs 9,000, find the initial investment(in Rs) made by R.

Options

A

2000

B

1800

C

1500

D

1200

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Correct Answer :

Option A

2000

Solution :

The correct option is 2000.


Step-by-Step Solution:


1. Express initial investments using the given ratio:
The initial investments of P, Q, and R are in the ratio 4 : 6 : 5.
Let:
Initial investment of P = 4x
Initial investment of Q = 6x
Initial investment of R = 5x


2. Calculate effective investments over 12 months (in terms of amount × time):
For P:
For the first 6 months, investment = 4x
For the next 6 months, investment = 4x + 400
Total equivalent investment of P = (4x × 6) + [(4x + 400) × 6]

P's total investment=24x+24x+2400=48x+2400


For Q:
For the first 6 months, investment = 6x
For the next 6 months, investment = 6x - 400
Total equivalent investment of Q = (6x × 6) + [(6x - 400) × 6]

Q's total investment=36x+36x-2400=72x-2400


For R:
R makes no changes for the entire 12 months.
Total equivalent investment of R = 5x × 12

R's total investment=60x


3. Find the Total Investment Units:

Total Investment=(48x+2400)+(72x-2400)+60x

Total Investment=180x


4. Use P's profit share to solve for x:
Given that P's share out of a total profit of Rs 30,000 is Rs 9,000:

P's InvestmentTotal Investment=P's Profit ShareTotal Profit

48x+2400180x=900030000

48x+2400180x=310


Cross-multiplying to solve for x:

10×(48x+2400)=3×180x

480x+24000=540x

540x-480x=24000

60x=24000

x=400


5. Calculate the initial investment made by R:

Initial Investment of R=5x=5×400=Rs 2000

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