Arithmetic Ability
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Q.

If 6 (P's Capital ) = 8 ( Q's Capital ) = 12 ( R's Capital ) , then out of the total profit of Rs 4650 , R will receive ?

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Correct choice: A

Explanation:

Let P's capital = p, Q's capital = q and R's capital = r. Then 6p = 8q = 12r => 3p = 4q = 6r =>q = 3p/4 r = 3p/6 = p/2 P : Q : R = p : 3p/4 : p/2 = 4 : 3 : 2 R's share = 4650 * (2/9) = 150*6 = Rs. 1033.33.
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