Question

Ramesh, Suresh and Mahesh started a business with the investment in the ratio 5:8:10 resp. After 1 year Mahesh withdraw 50% of his capital and Ramesh increased his capital by 80% of his investment . After 2 years in what ratio should the earned profit be distributed among Ramesh ,Suresh and Mahesh?

Answer 1

Ramesh $:$Suresh$:$Mahesh$=[(5x\times 12)+(9x\times 12)]:(8x\times 24):[(10x\times 12)+(3x\times 12)]$

$=60x+108x:192x:120x+36x$

$=168x:192x:156x$

$=14:16:15$