P, Q and R invested ₹ 45000, ₹ 70000 and ₹ 90000 respectively to start a business. At the end of 2 years… · ABC26GN3239

Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Partnership · Exam: Bank P.O. 2009

P, Q and R invested ₹ 45000, ₹ 70000 and ₹ 90000 respectively to start a business. At the end of 2 years, they earned a profit of ₹ 164000. What will be Q's share in the profit?

(a)₹ 36000

(b)₹ 56000

(c)₹ 64000

(d)₹ 72000

(e)None of these

Answer

Answer (as printed): B

Explanation

$\mathrm{P}: \mathrm{Q}: \mathrm{R}=45000: 70000: 90000=9: 14: 18$. ∴ Q's share $=₹\left(164000 \times \frac{14}{41}\right)=₹ 56000$.

Explanation as extracted from the printed page; notation may be imperfect.

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