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?
- A. C ✓
- B. Both B and D
- C. Both C and D
- 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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