A invests ₹15,000 for 12 months and B invests ₹20,000 for 6 months in a business. Out of a total profit of ₹10,000, what is B's share?

A. ₹6,000

B. ₹5,000

C. ₹4,500

D. ₹4,000

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Answer: D. ₹4,000

Answer: (D) ₹4,000

Ratio = 15000 × 12 : 20000 × 6 = 180000 : 120000 = 3 : 2.

B's share \(= \frac{2}{5} \times 10000 = ₹4{,}000\).

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