P and Q invested in a shop. The profits were divided in the ratio of 5: 2 respectively. If P invested Rs. 5600, the amount invested by Q is:
Options:
(A) 3500
(B) 5600
(C) 2200
(D) 2400
(E) None Let's think first. Stream of consciousness:
Suppose Q invested Rs. y. Then, 5600/y = 5/2 or y = [5600 x 2 / 5] = 2240
So, the answer is (E).