Sigma Ltd. took insurance cover of Rs. 3, 00,000 from company A and Rs. 7, 00,000 from company B, against the goods lying in the godown. Later goods were damaged due to fire and the loss was estimated at Rs. 1, 50,000.
(a) How much amount will be paid by Company A and B respectively to compensate Sigma Ltd?
(b) State and explain the underlying principle.