Question

    ‘A’ and ‘B’ started a business by investing Rs. 9000 and Rs. 11000, respectively. 12 months later, ‘C’ joined the business by investing Rs. 12000. After 6 more months, ‘B’ withdrew all of his capital. If at the end of second year, the total profit earned by them together is Rs. 65100, then find the profit earned by ‘B’ and ‘C’ together at the end of 2nd year.

    A Rs. 39900 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs. 38900 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 39000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs. 39700 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ; Ratio of profit shares of ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ = (24 × 9000):(18 × 11000):(12 × 12000) = 12:11:8 Profit of ‘B’ and ‘C’ together = (65100) × {(12 + 11)/(12 + 11 + 8)} = Rs. 39900

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