X and Y start a business by investing a certain amount in the ratio 9: 16 . Both of them invest for an equal period of time . At the end of the term , X's share of profit is what per cent less than that of Y?

A 6212
B 60
C 5523
D 4334

Correct Answer: 4334

Since equal period of time, They get profit according to initial investment ratio So, profit ratio x:y = 9:16 Percentage x is less than y = {(16 - 9)/16}x100   = (7/16)x 100 = 43(3/4)% 
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