Question

A, B and C enter into a partnership They invest Rs 40000, Rs 80000 and Rs 120000 respectively At the end of the first year B withdraws Rs 40000 while at the end of the second year C withdraws Rs 80000 In what ratio will the profit be shared at the end of 3 years?

• A. 2 : 3 : 5
• B. 3 : 4 : 7
• C. 4 : 5 : 9
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is B 3 : 4 : 7

$A:B:C=(40000\times 36):(80000\times 12+40000\times 24):(120000\times 24+40000\times 12)$
$\Rightarrow 1440000:1920000:3360000$
$\Rightarrow 144:192:336$
$\Rightarrow 12:16:28$
$\Rightarrow 3:4:7$