P and Q started a business investing Rs.85,000 and Rs.15,000 respectively. In what ratio the profit earned after 2 years be divided between P and Q respectively?

A.  3 : 4   
B.  3 : 5
C.  15 : 23   
D.  17 : 3

Solution:

P : Q    = 85000 : 15000
            = 85 : 15
            = 17 : 3