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X and Y invested in a business. They earned some profit which they divided in the ratio of 2 : 3. If X invested Rs. 40,000, the amount invested by Y is
(A)20000
(B)40000
(C)60000
(D)80000
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Correct Answer: (C) 60,000 ✅
Short Explanation:
Profit is divided in ratio of investments → X : Y = 2 : 3
X invested = 40,000 → Let Y’s investment = y
[\frac{X}{Y} = \frac{2}{3} \Rightarrow \frac{40000}{y} = \frac{2}{3} \Rightarrow y = 60000]
✅ Y invested Rs. 60,000