Arithmetic Ability
Partnership

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Q.

A, B, C and D enter into partnership. A subscribes 1/3 of the capital B 1/4, C 1/5 and D the rest. How much share did A get in a profit of Rs.2490 ?

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Correct choice: B

Explanation:

Let the total amount in the partnership be 'x'. Then A's share = x/3 B's share = x/4 C's share = x/5 D's share = x - (x/3 + x/4 +x/5) = 13x/60 A : B : C : D = x/3 : x/4 : x/5 : 13x/60 = 20 : 15 : 12 : 13 A's share in the profit of Rs. 2490 = 20 (2490/60) = Rs. 830.
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