2020 · Q25
Three persons start a business with capitals in the ratio 1/3 : 1/4 : 1/5. The first person withdraws half his capital after 4 months. What is his share of profit if the business fetches an annual profit of Rs. 96,800?
Elementary MathematicsRatio and Proportion
- ARs. 32,000
- BRs. 34,500
- CRs. 36,000
- DRs. 36,800
Explanation
Effective capitals: first person 20*4+10*8 = 160, second 15*12 = 180, third 12*12 = 144; total 484. His share = (160/484)*96800 = Rs. 32,000 - option (A). Check: 160+180+144 = 484, and 160/484*96800 = 32000 exactly.