Question

X,y,z started a business by investing rs 27000 rs 81000 and rs 72000 resp at the end on one year y's share of total profit was rs 36000 what was the total profit ? Give explanation

Answer 1

total caital = 180,000 (27000+81000+72000)

ratio of capital of x = 3/20 (27000/180000)

ratio of capital of y = 9/20 (81000/180000)

ratio of capital of z = 8/20 (72000/180000)

let total profit = a

According to given condition

36000 = 9a/20

80000 = a

Total profit = 80000