Question

    A, B and C enter into a partnership with a capital in

    which A’s contribution is Rs. 16,000. If out of a total profit of Rs. 1500, A gets Rs. 500 and B gets Rs. 600, then C’s capital is:
    A 13500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 12800 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 10500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 11600 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    A : B : C = 500 : 600 : 400 = 5:6:4 Let their capitals be 5x, 6x and 4x respectively. Then, 5x = 16000 => x = 3200 C’s capital = 4x = Rs. 12800

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