x and y invested in a business . they earned some profit which they divided in the ratio of 2 : 3 . if x invested rs . 40000 , the amount invested by y is Answers:
A) 33488
B) 63809
C) 60000
D) 37887
E) 77824

Rationale: explanation : suppose y invested rs . y . then 40000 / y = 2 / 3 or y = 60000 . answer : c ) 60000
Answer: C