Reena and Shaloo are partners in a business. Reena invests Rs. 35,000 for 8 months and shaloo invests Rs.42,000 for 10 months. Out of a profit of Rs.31,570. Reena's share is

A.   Rs.9471   
B.  Rs. 12,628
C.  Rs.18,040   
D.  Rs.18,942

Solution:

Ratio of their shares    = (35000 ×8):(42000 ×10)
                                  = 2 : 3.
Reena's share    = Rs.(31570 ×2/5)
                         = Rs.12628.