Question

A, b and c enter into a partnership in the ratio 72 : 43 : 65 after 4 months, a increases his share 50%. if the total profit at the end of one year be rs. 21,600, then b's share in the profit is:

Answer 1

"Rs. 4000"  

Explanation :Answer: A) Rs. 4000 Explanation: Given ratio of initial investments = 72:43:65 = 105 : 40 : 36.  Let the initial investments be 105x, 40x and 36x.   ∴A:B:C = 105x×4 + 150100×105x×8 : 40x×12 : 36x×12                  = 1680x : 480x : 432x = 35 : 10 : 9.   Hence, B's share = 21600×1054 = Rs. 4000.