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    Question

    A, B and C invested ₹8000 for 9 months, ₹6000 for 12

    months and ₹10000 for 6 months respectively in a business. If the total profit is ₹6800, then B’s share (in ₹) is:
    A 1200 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2400 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1800 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 2800 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Profit ratio ∝ (Capital × Time) A : B : C = 8000×9 : 6000×12 : 10000×6 = 72000 : 72000 : 60000 = 12 : 12 : 10 Total parts = 34 ⇒ 1 part = 6800/34 = 200 B’s share = 12 × 200 = 2400

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