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    Question

    A, B and C enter into a partnership with a capital in which A’s contribution is Rs. 15,000. If out of a total profit of Rs. 1200, A gets Rs. 400 and B gets Rs. 300, then C’s capital is:

    A 18540 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 18800 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 18750 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 18650 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    A : B : C = 400 : 300 : 500 = 4:3:5 Let their capitals be 4x, 3x and 5x respectively. Then, 4x = 15000 => x = 3750 C’s capital = 5x = Rs. 18750

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