Question

A, B and C enter into a partnership, A invest X + 5000, B invest 3X + 8000 and C invest X + 10000 for one year if B share is 6250 from total profit of 12500 then, investment made by A is what percent of that of C.

A 78.14% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B 75.14% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C 70.58% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Cannot be determined Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

According to question,
(3x + 8000)/(x + 5000 + 3x + 8000 + x + 10000) = 6250/12500
X = 7000
Required % = (x + 5000)/(x + 10000) x 100 = 70.58%

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