Three partners shared the profit in a business in the ratio 5 : 7 : 8…

Question

Three partners shared the profit in a business in the ratio 5 : 7 : 8. They had partnered for 14 months, 8 months and 7 months respectively. What was the ratio of their investments?

Accepted Answer

Option B. 20 : 49 : 64. Answer & Solution Answer: Option B Solution: & Let their investments be\, & Rs.\,x\, for\, 14\, months,\, & Rs.\,y\, for\, 8\, months\, and\, & Rs.\,z\, for\, 7\, months\, respectively. & Then,\,14x:8y:7z = 5:7:8 & Now, 14x8y = 5/7 & \,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,98x = 40y &…