A and B started a partnership business investing some amount in the ratio of 3 : 5. C joined them after six months with an amount equal to that of B. In what proportion should the profit at the end of one year be distributed amount A, B and C?

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3 : 5 : 5

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6 : 10 : 5

3: 5 : 2

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

The share of A in the business is $3 (12) x = 36 x$

The share of B in the business for one year is $5 (12) x = 60 x$

The share of $C$ in the business with A and B is $6 (5 x) = 30 x$

The proportion should profit at the end of one year be distributed amount $A, B$ and $C$ is $36 x : 60 x : 30 x = 6 : 10 : 5$

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