Arithmetic Ability
Partnership

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Q.

A and B started a business jointly A's investment was thrice the investment of B and the period of his investment was two times the period of investment of B. If B received Rs. 4000 as profit, then their total profit is :

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Correct choice: B

Explanation:

Suppose B invested Rs. x for y months. Then, A invested Rs. 3x for 2y months. So, A : B = (3x * 2y) : (x * y) = 6xy : xy = 6 : 1. B's profit : Total profit = 1 : 7. Let the total profit be Rs. x Then, 1/7 = 4000/x or x = 28000.
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