Question

    A, B and C joined  into a partnership with investment in the ratio of 6 : 7 : 9 respectively. Behind one year, B doubled his investment. At the end of two years, they gross a profit of Rs. 59500. What will be the portion of B in the entire profit?

    A Rs 20000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs 22000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs 24500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs 15000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E none of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    let the portion of A, B and C =  [6 x 2] : [7x 1 + 14 x 1] : [9 x 2] =  12 : 21 : 18 = 4 : 7 : 6 = A:B:C Let 4+7+6 = 17 total Then 17’s = 59500 given, 1’s = 3500 Than the  portion of B will be  = 7 x 3500 = Rs 24500

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