Question

    A, B and C enter into a partnership with a capital in which A’s contribution is Rs. 10,000. If out of a total profit of Rs. 2000, A gets Rs. 800 and B gets Rs. 500, then C’s capital is:

    A 8540 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 8800 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 8750 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 8650 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    A : B : C = 800 : 500 : 700 = 8:5:7 Let their capitals be 8x, 5x and 7x respectively. Then, 8x = 10000 => x = 1250 C’s capital = 7x = Rs. 8750

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