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1. A and B are two partners in a firm sharing the profit in the ratio 4 : 5. If the firm earns a profit of Rs. 14130, then profit to be received by B ?

A. Rs. 6280

B. Rs. 7850

C. Rs. 1570

D. Rs. 3140

Solution:

\begin{aligned} A : B \\ 4 : 5 \\ According to the question, \\ (4 + 5) units = Rs . 14130 \\ 1 unit = \frac{14130}{9} = Rs . 1570 \\ 5 units = 5 \times 1570 = Rs . 7850 \\ ∴ Hence share of B = Rs . 7850 \end{aligned}

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