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    Question

    Shahrukh, Salman and Aamir invested a sum of Rs. 250000

    in a business. Salman invested Rs. 30000 more than Shahrukh and Aamir invested Rs. 40000 more than Salman. If the total earned profit is 74900 at the end of year, then find the share of Aamir?
    A Rs.26,964 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.35,952 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 32,956 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs.23,968 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    let the amount invested by Shahrukh = x Now according to the question, Shahrukh : Salman : Aamir x : x + 30000 : x + 70000 x + x + 30000 + x + 70000 = 250000 3x = 150000 x = 50000 Amount invested by Salman = 80000 Amount invested by Aamir = 120000 Shahrukh : Salman : Aamir Capital ⇒ 50000 : 80000 : 120000 Profit ratio ⇒ 5 : 8 : 12 (5 + 8 + 12) units = 74900 1 unit = 74900/25 = 2996 Aamir’s share = 2996 × 12 = Rs. 35,952

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