3. 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 among A, B and C ?
[A] 3 : 5 : 2
[C] 6 : 10 : 5
[E] None of these
[B] 3 : 5 : 5
[D] Data inadequate
Answer : [C]
Explanation :
Let the initial investments of A and B be 3x and 5x. |
| A : B : C = (3x x 12) : (5x x 12) : (5x x 6) = 36 : 60 : 30 = 6 : 10 : 5. |
Title : Partnership Q3
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