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Question : The ratio of investments of P and Q is 4 : 5. P invests for 1 year and Q invests for 2 years. What is the ratio of profit of P and Q?

Option 1: 3 : 5

Option 2: 4 : 7

Option 3: 2 : 5

Option 4: 1 : 2


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Correct Answer: 2 : 5


Solution : The ratio of investment of P and Q = 4 : 5
Time ratio (in years) = 1 : 2
The profit ratio is equal to the product of investment and time ratio.
So, the profit ratio of P and Q = (4 × 1) : (5 × 2) = 4 : 10 = 2 : 5
Hence, the correct answer is 2 : 5.

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