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    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.
    A Rs. 600 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs. 800 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 1000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs. 1200 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    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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