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A invests ₹6000 for 12 months while B invests ₹9000 for 8 months in a business. If the total profit is ₹3500, find A's share.

Competition practiceProfit, Loss & Discount
  • A2100
  • B2000
  • C1500
  • D1750

Step-by-Step Solution

Capital-months are and , a ratio of 1 : 1, so A's share = 3500 / 2 = ₹1750.
Answer: D) 1750

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