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A and B started a business with investments in the ratio 4:5 respectively. After 5 months, C joined them with an investment 20% more than the investment of B. Find the profit share of C out of the total profit of Rs. 3500 at the end of two years

Q: A and B started a business with investments in the ratio 4:5 respectively. After 5 months, C joined

Let the investments of A and B be Rs. 4x and Rs. 5x respectively. So, the investment of C = 1.20 × 5x = Rs. 6x So, the ratio of their investments = (4x × 24): (5x × 24): (6x × 19) = 4:5:5 So, the profit share of C = 5/14 × 3500 = Rs. 1250

A Rs. 1960

B Rs. 1050

C Rs. 1250

D Rs. 1560

E None of these

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A and B started a business with investments in the ratio 4:5 respectively. After 5 months, C joined them with an investment 20% more than the investment of B. Find the profit share of C out of the total profit of Rs. 3500 at the end of two years

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