A and B started a business by investing money in ratio of 5:6. C joined them after six months by sharing an amount equal to B's share. At the end of year 20% profit was earned which was equal to Rs 98,000. How much money was invested by C?

Rs.168000

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Rs.210000

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Rs.147000

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Rs.105000

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Solution

The correct option is D
Rs.105000

A = 5 $\times$ 12 = 60

B = 6 $\times$ 12 = 72

C = 6 $\times$ 6 = 36

Total investment at the end of year = 98000 $\times$ $\frac{100}{20}$ = Rs. 4, 90, 000

Investment by C = $\frac{490000 \times 36}{168}$ = Rs 105000

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A and B started a business by investing money in ratio of 5:6. C joined them after six months by sharing an amount equal to B's share. At the end of year 20% profit was earned which was equal to Rs 98,000. How much money was invested by C?

The correct option is D Rs.105000 A = 5 × 12 = 60 B = 6 × 12 = 72 C = 6 × 6 = 36 Total investment at the end of year = 98000 × 10020= Rs. 4, 90, 000 Investment by C = 490000 × 36 168 = Rs 105000

The correct option is D
Rs.105000

A = 5 $\times$ 12 = 60

B = 6 $\times$ 12 = 72

C = 6 $\times$ 6 = 36

Total investment at the end of year = 98000 $\times$ $\frac{100}{20}$ = Rs. 4, 90, 000

Investment by C = $\frac{490000 \times 36}{168}$ = Rs 105000