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Salman and Vivek together invested ₹33,900 in a business. At the end of the year, out of a total profit of ₹10,000, Vivek's share was ₹3,700. What was the difference between their investments?

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The correct answer is
₹8,814

Investment Difference Calculation

This problem involves calculating the difference between Salman's and Vivek's investments based on their total investment and profit share.

Profit Allocation

First, determine Salman's share of the profit.

  • Total Profit = ₹10,000
  • Vivek's Profit Share = ₹3,700
  • Salman's Profit Share = Total Profit - Vivek's Profit Share
  • Salman's Profit Share = ₹10,000 - ₹3,700 = ₹6,300

Investment Ratio Determination

In a business partnership, the profit is shared in the same ratio as the investment. Therefore, the ratio of Salman's profit to Vivek's profit is equal to the ratio of their investments.

  • Profit Ratio (Salman : Vivek) = ₹6,300 : ₹3,700
  • Simplifying the ratio by dividing both sides by ₹100: 63 : 37
  • Investment Ratio (Salman : Vivek) = 63 : 37

Individual Investment Calculation

Calculate the individual investments using the investment ratio and the total investment.

  • Total Investment = ₹33,900
  • Total ratio parts = 63 + 37 = 100
  • Salman's Investment = \(\frac{63}{100} \times 33,900\) = 63 \(\times\) 339 = ₹21,357
  • Vivek's Investment = \(\frac{37}{100} \times 33,900\) = 37 \(\times\) 339 = ₹12,543

Check: ₹21,357 + ₹12,543 = ₹33,900 (Matches the total investment).

Difference in Investments

Finally, calculate the difference between their investments.

  • Difference = Salman's Investment - Vivek's Investment
  • Difference = ₹21,357 - ₹12,543 = ₹8,814

The difference between their investments is ₹8,814.

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