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    Question

    In a partnership business, A invests 1/6th of the

    capital for 1/6 of the total time, B invests 1/4th of the capital for 1/4 of the total time and C, the rest of the capital for the whole time. Find the share of B, out of a profit of Rs. 1940.
    A 155 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 160 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 180 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 200 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the total invest =12 and total time =12 Profit =invested amount ×time Invest amount and time of A =12/6=2 and 2 Invest amount and time of B =12/4 =3 and 3 Invest amount and time of C =7 and 12 ABC The ratio of Profit2×23×3(12-5) ×12 4:9:84 ATQ- 4+9+84 =97 97 =1940 unit 1=20unit. Then share of B =9×20=180.

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