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    Question

    A, B and C entered into a partnership business, A

    invested Rs. x, B invested 20% more than A and C invested 15% more than B for first 8 months. After that A left the business and B withdraw 40% of his investment. B left the business after 2 more months whereas C increased his investment by 6(2/3)%. If at the end of year difference between profit share of (A + B) and C together is Rs. 16050, then find profit share of A?
    A Rs. 75000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs. 61500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 14900 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs. 67000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Rs. 46300 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let investment of A, B and C, = x : 1.2x : 1.38x = 50x : 60x : 69x ATQ— Profit share of A : B : C = (50x × 8) : (60x×8 + 36x×2) : (69x×8 + 73.6x×4) = 100x : 133x : 211.6x Given : (A + B) - C = 12750 (100x + 133x) – 211.6x = 16050 x = 750 Profit share of A = 750 × 100 =  Rs.  75000 

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