Partnership Practice Test 4

Question : 8 of 26

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A started a business with an investment of Rs. 4000. B joined him after 4 months and C joined him after 5 months. At the end of year they get profit in the ratio of 3 : 4 : 7. Find the ratio of capitals invested in the business by B and C.

1 : 2
2 : 1
3 : 2
1 : 3

Validate

Solution:

Let, B and C invest Rs. x and Rs. y respectively
 Ratio of their capitals = 48000 : 8x : 7y
But given ratio of the profits = 3 : 4 : 7
8x : 7y = 4 : 7

⇒ x/y = 1/2

Hence, x : y = 1 : 2

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