Question

    A and B entered into a partnership and invested their

    respective amounts in ratio of 2: 1. C and D entered into another partnership with initial investment ratio of 2: 1. Total investment of A and B was 25% less than that of C and D. If total profit of all 4 person at the end of year is Rs 10500, then find profit secured by A. (in Rs)
    A Rs. 3000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs. 3200 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 3300 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs. 3600 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Rs. 3700 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Ratio of Profit of A and B = 2 : 1 Ratio of Profit of C and D = 2 : 1 Given that, total investment of A and B was 25% less than that of C and D Ratio of investment of A, B and C, D = 3 : 4 Total profit of all four persons = 10500 Investment of A and B = 3/7 × 10500 = Rs. 4500 Profit of A = 4500 × 2/3 = Rs. 3000

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