Multiple choice

A, B, C are partners in a business. During a particular year, A received one-third of the profit, B received one-fourth of the profit and C received the remaining Rs. 5000. What amount of money did A receive?

  1. Rs. 1000

  2. Rs. 3000

  3. Rs. 4000

  4. Rs. 5000
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A gets 1/3, B gets 1/4. C gets 1 - (1/3 + 1/4) = 1 - 7/12 = 5/12. 5/12 of total = 5000, so total = 12000. A gets 1/3 of 12000 = 4000.

AI explanation

The total profit is represented as one unit, so A and B together receive one-third plus one-fourth, totaling seven-twelfths of the profit. This leaves C with five-twelfths of the profit, which equals 5000. If five-twelfths equals 5000, then one-twelfth equals 1000. A received one-third of the total profit, which is four-twelfths, so multiplying 1000 by 4 gives A's share as 4000.

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