Question

    Three persons A, B and C invested different amounts in a

    business, which are in A.P. The amount invested by B is Rs. 2000 more than that of A. C invested the highest amount. Find the total profit received if all of them invested their sum for equal duration and A invested Rs. 13000 for 4 months and received Rs. 1300 as profit.
    A Rs. 5500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs. 4000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 4900 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs. 4580 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Rs. 4570 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Ratio of profits received by A, B and C= (13000 times; 4):(15000 times; 4):(17000 times; 4) = 13:15:17 Therefore, total profit received = 1300 times; (13 + 15 + 17)/13 = Rs. 4500

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