Banu invested 25% more than Anu in a joint venture. After 6 months from start, both increased their investment in such a way that investment amount became equal for both. If profit share of Banu and…

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Banu invested 25% more than Anu in a joint venture. After 6 months from start, both increased their investment in such a way that investment amount became equal for both. If profit share of Banu and Anu at the end of 1 year is in respective ratio of 18: 17, then find by how much percent was investment increased after 6 months by Banu.

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160%

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Explanation: Let amount invested by Anu and Banu be 4a and 5a respectively. And further amount invested by Anu and Banu be y and x respectively. So, ratio of profit share of Banu and Anu = = 5a × 6 + (5a + x) × 6 ∶ 4a × 6 + (4a + y) × 6 = (10a + x)(8a + y) ATQ 10a+x 8a+y = 18 17 …(i) Also given that 5a + x = 4a + y y − x = a ….(ii) From (i) and (ii) x = 8a, y = 9a So, required percentage = 8a 5a × 100 = 160%

Answer: D. 160%

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Answer: D. 160%

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