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    Question

    P, Q and R together started a business. Seven times the

    investment of P equals nine 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 7:18:14 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 18:14:7 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 18:7:14 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 14:7:18 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    According to the question, => 7P = 9Q => P : Q = 9:7 Q’s capital is twice R’s capital. => Q/R = 2/1 => Q : R = 2 : 1 P : Q : R = 9 × 2 : 7 × 2 : 7 × 1 = 18:14:7

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