A, B and C are three partners. They altogether invested ₹ 14000 in business. At the end of the year, A got ₹ 337.50, B ₹ 1125 and C ₹ 637.50 as profit. The difference between the investments of B and A was
(a)₹ 2200
(b)₹ 3200
(c)₹ 4200
(d)₹ 5250
Answer
Answer (as printed): D
Explanation
Ratio of investments of A, B and C = Ratio of their profits $$=337.50: 1125: 637.50=9: 30: 17 .$$ Hence, required difference $=₹(7500-2250)=₹ 5250$.
Explanation as extracted from the printed page; notation may be imperfect.