Question

    A, B, C, and D are four partners in a business. A's

    investment is two-thirds of D's investment. B and C invest equal amounts and C's investment is half of D's investment. If they earn ₹92.8 lakhs at the end of one year, then find the total share (in lakhs rupee) of A and B put together.
    A 39.6 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 43.6 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 40.6 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 42.6 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Let D's investment = 12 units A = (2/3) × 12 = 8 units C = (1/2) × 12 = 6 units B = C = 6 units D = 12 units Total investment = 8 + 6 + 6 + 12 = 32 units A + B = 8 + 6 = 14 units Total profit = ₹92.8 lakhs A + B’s share = (14/32) × 92.8 = (7/16) × 92.8 = ₹40.6 lakhs

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