Question

A, B, C started a business with their investments in the ratio 2:4:5. After
8 months, A invested the same amount as before and both B and C
withdrew half of their investments. The ratio of their profits at the end
of the year is​

Answer 1

Answer:

5:6:10

Step-by-step explanation:

Let their initial investments be Rs.x, Rs.3x and Rs.5x respectively. Then, A : B : C

= (x x 4 + 2x x 8 ) : (3x x 4 + 3x/2 x 8) : (5x x 4 + 5x/2 x 8)

= (4x + 16x) : (12x + 12x) : (20x - 20x)

= 20x : 24x : 40x

= 5 : 6 : 10