1) Kamal started a business investing Rs. 9000. After five months, Sameer joined with a capital of Rs. 8000. If at the end of the year, they earn a profit of Rs. 6970, then what will be the share of Sameer in the profit ? A) 2380 B) 2880.34 C) 2360 D) 3846 Answer: Option AExplanation:Kamal : Sameer $=(9000\times 12)$ $:(8000\times 7)$ $=108:56$ $=27:14$. Sameer's share = Rs. $\left(6970\times\frac{14}{41}\right)$ = Rs. 2380.