Book Maths Puzzle

P and Q invested in a business. The profit earned was divided in the ratio 2 : 3. If P invested Rs 40000, the amount invested by Q is

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let total amt invested b x.40000=(2/5)*x.
x=100000
Q share =(3/5)*100000=Rs 60000
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60000....2:3==40000:60000
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Book Other Question

A & B started a partnership business. A's investment was thrice the investment of B and the period of his investment was two times the period of investments of B. If B received Rs 4000 as profit , what is their total profit? A & B start a business jointly. A invests Rs 16000 for 8 month & B remains in a business for 4 months. Out of total profit, B claims 2/7 of the profit . How much money was contributed by B ?