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Aptitude · Q126

Partnership

Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 126

Q126

A, B and C started a business with initial investments of Rs. 20000, Rs. 25000 and Rs. 10000, respectively. After 5 months from start, A invested Rs. 4000 more. After 6 months from start, C invested Rs. 8000 more. After 4 months from start, B withdrew Rs. 8000. At the end of the year, they will receive a profit of Rs. 'x'. In what ratio they will share the profits?

A.
67 : 59 : 42
Answer
B.
71 : 57 : 42
C.
71 : 59 : 42
D.
59 : 68 : 42

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {\text{A}}&:&{\text{B}}&:&{\text{C}} \\ {20,000 \times 5 + 24,000 \times 7}&:&{25,000 \times 4 + 17,000 \times 8}&:&{10,000 \times 6 + 18,000 \times 6} \\ {268}&:&{236}&:&{168} \\ {67}&:&{59}&:&{42} \end{array}