Question

    Three Partners Om, Jai and Jagdish invested in the ratio of  3/2 , 2/3, 4/3 in a business. After 3 months, Om decreased his capital by 50%. If the total profit of Rs. 8460 is earned at the end of the year, find what was the Om’s share of profit?

    A 2700 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 3625 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 3800 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 2625 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Multiply Ratios by (2, 3, 3 LCM) i.e., 6 Total Capital of Om in 1 year = 9x  × 3 + 4.5x  × 9 = 27x +40.5x  = 67.5x Total Capital of Jai in 1 year = 4x   × 12 = 48x Total Capital of Jagdish in 1year = 8x   × 12 = 96x Now,       Om      :     Jai        :       Jagdish               67.5x    :     48x       :        96x According to the question,  67.5  + 48x  + 96x  = 8460 211.5x = 8460 x = 8460/211.5 = 40 Hence, Share of Om = 67.5 × 40 = Rs.2700

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