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A, B, C started a business with their investments in the ratio 1 : 3 : 5 After 4 months A invested the same amount as before and B as well as C withdraw half of their investments The ratio of their profits at the end of the year is

A
4 : 3 : 5
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5 : 6 : 10
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6 : 5 : 10
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D
10 : 5 : 6
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Solution

The correct option is B 5 : 6 : 10
Let the initial investment be x,3x and 5x then
A:B:C=(x×4+2x×8):(3x×4+3x2×8):(5x×4+5x2×8)
A:B:C=20x:24x:40x
A:B:C=5:6:10

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