Q.

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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a

3 : 5 : 5 

b

Data inadequate 

c

6 : 10 : 5 

d

3: 5 : 2 

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

The share of A in the business is 312x=36x

The share of B in the business for one year is 512x=60x

The share of C in the business with A and B is 65x=30x

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

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