SSC Selection Post 2025 PYQ — Question 29

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 29th July 2025 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q29

P and Q invest ₹1,00,000 and ₹50,000, respectively. After one year, the total profit, which includes a 10% interest, amounts to ₹20,000. Determine Q's share of the profit.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Investment of P : Q = 1,00,000 : 50,000

= 2 : 1

Therefore, profit distribution = 2 : 1

Total profit = ₹20,000

Q's share = 1/(2 + 1) × 20,000= ₹6,666.67