Partnership Q52

52.Ravi, Gagan and Nitin are running a business firm in partnership. What is Gagan's share in the profit earned by them?

 I.Ravi, Gagan and Nitin invested the amounts in the ratio of 2 : 4 : 7.

  II.Nitin's share in the profit is Rs. 8750.

 A.        I alone sufficient while II alone not sufficient to answer

B.        II alone sufficient while I alone not sufficient to answer

C.        Either I or II alone sufficient to answer

D.        Both I and II are not sufficient to answer

E.        Both I and II are necessary to answer

Answer: Option E

Explanation:

Let us name Ravi, Gagan and Nitin by R, G and N respectively.

 I. R : G : N = 2 : 4 : 7.

II. N = 8750..

From I and II, we get:

When N = 7, then G = 4.