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Aptitude · Q91

Partnership

Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 91

Q91

A and B enter into a partnership with Rs. 50000 and Rs. 60000 respectively. C joins them after x months, contributing Rs. 70000 and B leaves x months before the end of the year. If they share the profit in the ratio of 20 : 18 : 21, then the value of x is = ?

A.
3
Answer
B.
6
C.
8
D.
9

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Clearly, A invested his capital for 12 months
while each one of B and C invested his capital for (12 - x) months
Ratio of profits os A, B, C
  :     :

    = : :