Answer:
5/3
Step-by-step explanation:
The partners have a total profit of $2000. Since there are only 2 partners, then the average profit each one makes is $2000/2 = $1000.
The difference between the 2 amounts is half of the average, so it is $1000/2 = $500.
One amount is x.
The other amount is x + 500
The sum is 2000
x + x + 500 = 2000
2x + 500 = 2000
2x = 1500
x = 750
x + 500 = 750 + 500 = 1250
The partners had profit of $1250 and $750.
The ratio is 1250/750 = 125/75 = 5/3
Answer: 5/3
