Amount received by X = 4x
Amount received by Y = 5x
(since they are in a 4:5 ratio)
As per the question:
4x + 5000 = 5x
=> x = 5000
Total profit = 4x + 5x
= 9x
= 9(5000)
= 45000
A construction company is owned by two partners X and Y and it is agreed that their profit will be divided in
the ratio 4:5. at the end of the year. Y received #5,000
more than x. what is the total profit of the company for the year
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