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    Question

    A and B commenced a business with initial investments of

    Rs. 900 and Rs. 1,575, respectively. After 7 months, C joined the business with an investment of Rs. 1,050. At the end of 14 months, the total profit amounted to Rs. 1,920. Determine the share of the profit that B receives.
    A Rs. 985 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs. 1124 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 1008 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs. 892 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Ratio of profit share of 'A', 'B' and 'C' respectively: = (900 X 14) :(1,575 X 14) :(1,050 X 7) = 12:21:7 Therefore, required profit share of 'B' = (1,920/40) X 21 = Rs. 1,008

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