A, B, C, D and E enter into a business. They invest money in the ratio 2:3:4:5:6. However, the time invested by them is in the ratio 6:5:4:3:2. If the profit distributed is directly proportional to time and money invested, then who receives the <strong>HIGHEST</strong> amount of profit?

  1. A. C
  2. B. Both B and D
  3. C. Both C and D
  4. D. All get equal profit

Correct Answer: A. C

Explanation

Profit ratio is the product of investment and time ratios: (2 \times 6):(3 \times 5):(4 \times 4):(5 \times 3):(6 \times 2) = 12:15:16:15:12. The highest ratio is 16, which belongs to C.

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