Question

Mr. X started a business investing Rs.25,000 in 1996.In 1997 he invested an additional amount of Rs. 10,000 and Mr. Y joined him with an amount of Rs.35,000.In 1998 , Mr.X invested another additional amount of Rs.10,000 and Mr. Z joined them with an amount of Rs. 35,000 .Find the share of Mr. Y in the profit of Rs. 1,50,000 earned at the end of 3 years from the start of the business in 1996?

Answer 1

Mr. x$:$ Mr. y$:$ Mr. z

$=\left[\right(25000\times 3)+(10,000\times 2)+(10,000\times 1\left)\right]:(35000\times 2):(35,000)\times 1$

$=1,05000:70,000:35000$

$=105:70:35=3:2:1$

Mr.y's share $=\frac{2}{6}\times 1,50,000=$Rs. $50,000$.