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      Question

      P, Q, and R started a business

      where the investment ratio between P and Q is 1:2, and the investment ratio between Q and R is 5:3. At the end of the first year, P doubled their investment, and Q reduced their investment by 1/2. At the end of the second year, R increased their initial investment by 50%. After 3 years, the profit share of R is Rs. (q + 14,000), and the difference between the profit shares of P and Q is Rs. 5,000. Calculate what % of P's profit share corresponds to R's profit share.
      A 22% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 52% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 84% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 72% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      ATQ, Investment ratio of P, Q and R = 5:10:6 Profit ratio of P, Q and R = 5aร—1 + 10aร—2 : 10aร—1 + 5aร—2 : 6aร—2 + 9aร—1 = 25: 20: 21 (q+14000)/21ร—5 = 5000 q = Rs.7000 Profit share of P = 5000/5 ร— 25 = Rs.25000 Required answer = 21000/25000 ร— 100 = 84%

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