Two brothers invested a total of ₦5,000.00 on a farm project, the farm yield was sold for ₦15,000.00 at the end of the season. If the profit was shared in t...
Two brothers invested a total of ₦5,000.00 on a farm project, the farm yield was sold for ₦15,000.00 at the end of the season. If the profit was shared in the ratio 2 : 3, what is the difference in the amount to profit received by the brothers?
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Total amount invested by A and B = ₦5,000 farm yield was sold for ₦15,000.00 profit = 15,000.00 - 5,000.00 = ₦10,000.00 Profit was shared in ratio 2 : 3 2 + 3 = 5 A received 25 of profit = 25 x 10,000 = ₦4,000.00 A receive 35 of profit = 35 x 10,000 = ₦6,000.00 Difference in profit received = ₦6,0000 - ₦4,000.00 = ₦2,000.00