Question

If a,b and c have shared their profit 5:7:8. If they invested 14 months,8 months and 7 months respectively,then what is ratio of their investments?

Answer 1

Answer:

a:b:c ::: 5:4:4

Step-by-step explanation:

Let say x is common multiplier

then a , b & c share would be 5x , 7x & 8x respectively

a investment amount for 14months = 5x * 14 = 70x

b investment amount for 8months = 7x * 8 = 56x

c investment amount for 7months = 8x * 7 = 56x

ratio of a b c investments

70x : 56x  : 56x

Dividing by 14x

5 : 4 : 4

ratio of a b c investments = 5 : 4 : 4

a:b:c ::: 5:4:4