Question
'A', 'B' and 'C' started a partnership business with capital of Rs. 6000, Rs. 10000 and Rs. 14000 where all three invested for equal time. If the profit earned by 'B' is Rs. 400 less than that earned by 'C', then find the profit share of
A.
Solution
Respective ratio of profit shares of 'A', 'B' and 'C' = 6000:10000:14000
= 6:10:14
= 3:5:7 Let the total profit be = Rs. 15x ATP, 7x - 5x = 400 2x = 400 x = 200 Profit share of 'A' = 3x = 3 X 200 = Rs. 600
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