SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 54

SSC GD Constable (English) - 16 Jan 2023 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q54

Mohan and Sohan invested Rs. 3,000 and Rs. 4,000, respectively, in a property, and after 6 months, Sohan withdrew. If at the end of the year, their profit is Rs. 540, then what is the profit earned by Mohan?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Rs.324.

Mohan and Sohan invested Rs. 3,000 and Rs. 4,000, respectively,

Mohan : Sohan

⇒3000 × 12 : 4000 × 6

⇒3 : 2

⇒Their profit = Rs 540

So the profit of Mohan = 540/5 × 3 = Rs 324.