ABC26GN3251 · Partnership

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

A, B and C enter into a partner ship. They invest ₹ 40000, ₹ 80000 and ₹ 120000 respectively. At the end of the first year, B withdraws ₹ 40,000, while at the end of the second year, C withdraws ₹ 80000. In what ratio will the profit be shared at the end of 3 years?

(a)2 : 3 : 5

(b)3 : 4 : 7

(c)4 : 5 : 9

(d)None of these

Answer

Answer (as printed): B

Explanation

$$\begin{aligned} & A: B: C=(40000 \times 36):(80000 \times 12+40000 \times 24): \\ & (120000 \times 24+40000 \times 12) \\ & \quad=144: 192: 336=3: 4: 7 \end{aligned}$$

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

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