Anand and Deepak started a business investing Rs. 22,500 and Rs. 35,000 respectively. Out of a total profit of Rs. 13,800, Deepak’s share is:

A. Rs. 5400
B. Rs. 7200
C. Rs. 8400
D. Rs. 9600

Explanation :

Ratio of their shares = 22500 : 35000
                               = 9 : 14
Deepak's share = Rs. (13800 x 14/23)
                        = Rs. 8400.