Aptitude Question on Partnerships - Can u solve it?

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Q X and Y invest Rs.21000 and Rs.17500 respectively in a business. At the end of the year, they make a profit of Rs.26400. What is the share of X in the profit?

A. Rs.14400

B. Rs.26400

C. Rs.12000

D. Rs.12500


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Answer : Option A

Explanation :

Ratio of the investment = 21000 : 17500 = 210 : 175 = 42 : 35 = 6 : 5

Share of X in the profit = 26400 * (6/11) = 2400 * 6 = 14400

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A and B started a partnership business investing Rs. 20,000 and Rs. 15,000 respectively. C joined them with Rs. 20,000 After six months. Calculate B's share in total profit of Rs. 25,000 earned at the end of 2 years from the starting of the business?

A. 7500
B. 8500
C. 9000
D. 8000