A profit of Rs. 500 is divided between X and Y in the ratio of 1/2:1/3 .

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 ?

Quiz

Answer/Solution

Rs. 100

Steps/Work

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=100
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General Calculator / Auto Solver

A profit of $ is divided between x and y in the ratio of / : / . What is the difference between their profit shares?

Calculated Answer

100

Step by Step Solution

In order to solve problem, you must evaluate (n0 / (n1 / n2 + n1 / n4)) / n2 - (n0 / (n1 / n2 + n1 / n4)) / n4.

n0 =500
n1 =1
n2 =2
n3 =1
n4 =3