Two persons A and B started a partnership. A invested Rs 4000 for the entire year, while B invested Rs 6000 for 8 months. If the total profit at the end of the year is Rs 4400, then find the share of profit A (in Rs).

Explanation

​ Information Given: A invests Rs 4000 for 12 months B invests Rs 6000 for 8 months Total profit = Rs 4400 Concept/Formula Used: Profit ∝ (Investment × Time) Ratio of profit = (Investment × Time) of A : B Explanation: A’s investment = 4000 × 12 = 48000 B’s investment = 6000 × 8 = 48000 Ratio of profit A : B = 48000 : 48000 = 1 : 1 Total parts = 1 + 1 = 2 Share of A = (1 / 2) × 4400 = Rs 2200 Hall Approach