Question

A, b and c invested ` 13,000, ` 17,000 and ` 5,000 respectively in a business. At the end of the year, they earn a profit of ` 1,400. B's share of profit is

a. ` 410

b. ` 630

c. ` 720

d. ` 680

Answer 1

I think

C. ` 720

I hope this is help you

Answer 2

Explanation:

Let the share be x

Ratio of investlment= 13 : 17 : 5

Profit =1400

$13x + 17 x + 5x = 1400 \\then\\ 35x = 1400 \\So\: value \:of \:x \:is\\ x = 1400 \div 35 = 40$

Then share are as follows

$a = 13 \times 40 =560 \\ b = 17 \times 40 = 680\\ c = 5 \times 40 = 200$