Arithmetic Ability
Partnership

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Q.

A,B and C enter into a partnership in the ratio 72:43:65. After 4 months, A increases his share by 50%. If the total profit at the end of one year be Rs. 21600, then B's share in the profit is :

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Correct choice: A

Explanation:

Given ratio of initial investments = 72:43:65 = 105 : 40 : 36. Let the initial investments be 105x, 40x and 36x. ∴A:B:C = (105x×4 + 150100×105x×8) : (40x×12) : (36x×12) = 1680x : 480x : 432x = 35 : 10 : 9. Hence, B's share = (21600×1054) = Rs. 4000.
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