Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

Mr Sumit, Mr Punit and Mr Sanjay are partners in a business. Mr Sumit started the business with Rs 40,000. After 3 months, Mr Sanjay and Punit joined him with Rs 60,000 each. If the total profits at the end of the year amount to Rs 31,200, what would be Sanjay share in it?

  1. 15600

  2. 9600

  3. 10800

  4. 21600

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Profit ratio based on investment × time. Sumit: 40000 × 12 = 480000. Sanjay and Punit: 60000 × 9 = 540000 each. Total ratio units = 480000 + 540000 + 540000 = 1560000. Sanjay's share = (540000/1560000) × 31200 = 10800.