Question
'A', 'B' and 'C' started a partnership business with capital of Rs. 5000, Rs. 7000 and Rs. 9000 where all three invested for equal time. If the profit earned by 'B' is Rs. 240 less than that earned by 'C', then find the profit share of
A.
Solution
Respective ratio of profit shares of 'A', 'B' and 'C' = 5000:7000:9000
= 5:7:9 Let the total profit be = Rs. 21x ATP, 9x - 7x = 240 2x = 240 x = 120 Profit share of 'A' = 5x = 5 X 120 = Rs. 600
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