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A and B start a business such that their initial investment is Rs. 3000 and Rs.4000 respectively. C joins them after 7 months by investing some amount. After one year the ratio of profit share of B to that of C is 8:5. Find the ratio of the investment of A to that of C.


A

1:2

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B

3:5

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C

5:3

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D

7:9

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E

2:1

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Solution

The correct option is A

1:2


Let the investment of C be x Profit of A : Profit of B : Profit of C = 3000× 12 : 4000× 12 : x× 5

4000×12x×5 = 85

x = Rs.6000

Investment of AInvestment of B=12


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