Quantitative Aptitude Ques 527

Question: A and B entered into a partnership investing Rs. 16000 and Rs. 12000 respectively. After 3 months, A withdrew Rs. 5000 while B invested Rs. 5000 more. After 3 more months, C joins the business with a capital of Rs. 21000. The share of B exceeds that of C, out of a total profit of Rs. 26400 after 1 yr by

Options:

A) Rs. 1200

B) Rs. 2400

C) Rs. 4800

D) Rs. 3600

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

  • [d] Ratio of profits of A, B and C $ =(1600\times 3+11000\times 9) $ $ :(12000\times 3+17000\times 9):21000\times 6 $ $ =14700:18900:12600 $ $ =147:189:126=7:9:6 $ Given, the total profit = Rs. 26400 So, share of B exceeds that of $ C=\frac{3}{22}\times 26400=Rs.3600 $