Question

Ratio of profits earned in a business by A, B and C is $\frac{1}{2}$ : $\frac{1}{4}$ : $\frac{1}{3}$. Total amount of profit earned in the business is Rs. 5252. Find the profit earned by A.

• A. Rs. 2423
• B. Rs. 2424
• C. Rs. 2426
• D. Rs. 2428

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Rs. 2424

Profit earned by A : Profit earned by B : Profit earned by C = $\frac{1}{2}$ : $\frac{1}{4}$ : $\frac{1}{3}$ = 6 : 3 : 4

Hence, part of A's profit$=\frac{6}{6+3+4}=\frac{6}{13}$
Profit earned by A = $Rs.5252\times \frac{6}{13}$ = Rs. 2424