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    Question

    P and Q start a business with initial capital of 40000

    and 60000 respectively. After 8 months, R joined them in the business with initial capital of “C”. If at the end of the year the profits were distributed in the ratio of 2:3:6. Find the initial capital “C” of R.
    A 360000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 800000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 120000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 400000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Ratio of profit=> 40000×12 : 60000×12 : C×4 => 120000 : 180000 : C Given ratio of profit : 2:3:6 By using above information we get: 120000/2 = C/6 => C = 360000

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