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    Question

    A, B and C invest in a business: A invests ₹25,000 for

    12 months, B invests ₹35,000 for 12 months, C invests ₹40,000 for 6 months. If the total profit at the end of the year is ₹80,000, what is B’s share?
    A ₹55,520 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B ₹31,700 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C ₹35,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D ₹15,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Calculate capital × time: A: 25,000 × 12 = 3,00,000 B: 35,000 × 12 = 4,20,000 C: 40,000 × 6 = 2,40,000 Ratio A : B : C = 300,000 : 420,000 : 240,000 Divide by 60,000 → 5 : 7 : 4 Total parts = 5 + 7 + 4 = 16 Total profit = 80,000 1 part = 80,000 / 16 = 5,000 B’s share = 7 parts = 7 × 5,000 = ₹35,000

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