Question

A and B started a business in partnership investing Rs. 20,000 and Rs. 15,000 respectively. After six months, C joined them with Rs. 20,000. What will be B's share in the total profit of Rs. 25,000 earned at the end of 2 years from the starting of the business?

• A. Rs. 7,500
• B. Rs. 9,000
• C. Rs. 9,500
• D. Rs. 10,000

Answer 1

The correct option is A Rs. 7,500

A's share$=20000\times 24=480000$
B's share$=15000\times 24=360000$
C's share$=20000\times 18=360000$
Ratio of A,B,C 's share$=480000:360000:360000$
$=48:36:36$
$=4:3:3$
$Totalratio=4+3+3=10$
B's share$=\frac{3}{10}\times 25000=7500Rs$