Question

    A, B and C enter into a partnership, A invest X+8000, B

    invest 2X+2000 and C invest 3X + 4000 for one year if B share is 4000 from total profit of 16000 then find the difference between investment of A and C.
    A 2000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 2300 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 2200 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    According to question,
    (2x + 2000)/(2x + 2000 + x + 8000 + 3x + 4000) = 4000/16000
    x = 3000
    Required difference → 3x + 4000 - x - 8000 = 2x - 4000 = 2000

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