1) 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) 9471 B) 12628 C) 18942 D) 19700 Answer: Option BExplanation:Ratio of their shares $=(35000\times 8)$ $:(42000\times 10)$ $=2:3$. Reena's share = Rs. $\left(31570\times\frac{2}{5}\right)$ = Rs. 12628.
