Question

Anirudh,Harish and Sahil invested a total of Rs.1,35,000 in the ratio 5:6:4 Anirudh invested has
capital for 8 months. Harish invested for 6 months and Sahil invested for 4 months. If they earn a profit
of Rs.75,900,then what is the share of Sahil in the profit?
(a) Rs.12,400
(b) Rs.14,700
(c) Rs.15,800
(d) Rs.13,200

Answer 1

C.  Rs.13200  

Answer: Option C

Explanation :

Anirudh invest for 8 months,haris invested for 6 and  

sahil for 4 months in the ratio of 5:6:4

so ratio = 5*8 : 6*6 : 4*4

=> 40:36:16

=> 10:9:4

So sahil's profit=(4/23)*75900 = 13200