Question

    'Asmita,' 'Bikshu,' and 'Chetna' jointly invested Rs.

    12000, Rs. 20000, and Rs. 15000 in a construction business. After 8 months, 'Asmita' withdrew Rs. 2000, 'Bikshu' withdrew Rs. 10000, and 'Chetna' withdrew Rs. 5000 from their respective investments. If the profit received by 'Asmita' and 'Bikshu' together at the end of the year is Rs. 6300, determine the profit received by 'Chetna.'
    A Rs.1000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.2500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs.5000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs.3000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E none of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Ratio of the profits received by ‘Chetna’= {(12000 × 8) + (10000 × 4)}:{(20000 × 8) + (10000 × 4)}:{(15000 × 8) + (10000 × 4)} = 17:25:20 Therefore, profit received by ‘Chetna’ = 6300 × {20/(17 + 25)} = Rs.3000

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