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    Question

    A and B enter into partnership. A invests some money at

    beginning, B invests thrice the amount after 7 months and C invests double the amount after 6 months. If the annual profit be Rs.39000, then find C’s share.
    A Rs.12000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.9000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs.10000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs.14000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let A’s investment be Rs. x. Then, ratio of capitals of A, B and C = (x × 12) : (3x × 5) : (2x × 6) ⇒  12x : 15x : 12x ⇒  4x : 5x : 4x Therefore, C’s share = Rs. 39000 x (4/13) = Rs.12000

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