ABC26GN3239 · Partnership

Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Partnership · Exam: 2009 · Marks: · Difficulty:

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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