Question
P, Q and R together started a business. Five times the investment of P equals six times the investment of Q and the capital of Q is twice that of R. Find the ratio of share of each in the profit.
Solution
According to the question, => 5P = 6Q => P : Q = 6:5 Q’s capital is twice R’s capital. => Q/R = 2/1 => Q : R = 2 : 1 P : Q : R = 6 × 2 : 5 × 2 : 5 × 1 = 12:10:5
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