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      Question

      A and B enter into partnership. A invests some money at

      beginning, B invests thrice the amount after 8 months and C invests double the amount after 5 months. If the annual profit be Rs.38000, then find C’s share.
      A Rs.12000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Rs.9000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Rs.10000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Rs.14000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Let A’s investment be Rs. x. Then, ratio of capitals of A, B and C = (x × 12) : (3x × 4) : (2x × 7) ⇒  12x : 12x : 14x ⇒  6x : 6x : 7x Therefore, C’s share = Rs. 38000 x (7/19) = Rs.14000

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