Partnership Q47

47.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] Rs. 45,000

[C] Rs. 60,000

[B] Rs. 50,000

[D] Rs. 80,000

Answer : [C]
Explanation :

Suppose Y invested Rs. y. then, 40000 y = 2 3 or y = 40000 x 3 2  = 60000.