P and Q invested in a business. The profit earned was divided in the ratio 3 : 5. If P invested Rs 12000, the amount invested by Q is
Answers.
A) 30000	B) 50000	C) 40000	D) 20000	E) 60000

Rationale: "let the amount invested by q = q 12000 : q = 3 : 5 ⇒ 12000 × 5 = 3 q ⇒ q = ( 12000 × 5 ) / 3 = 30000 answer is a"
Answer: A