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      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.
      A 10:5:12 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 12:10:5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 5:10:12 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 12:5:10 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      According to the question, => 5P = 6Q => P : Q = 6:5 Qโ€™s capital is twice Rโ€™s capital. => Q/R = 2/1 => Q : R = 2 : 1 P : Q : R = 6 ร— 2 : 5 ร— 2 : 5 ร— 1 = 12:10:5

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