Multiple choice

A, B and C are partners in a business. In certain year A got 1/3rd of the profit, and B 1/4th of the profit and C got Rs.5000. What amount does A got as a profit (in Rs.).

  1. 3000

  2. 2000

  3. 4000

  4. 2500

  5. 5000
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Let total profit = P. A gets 1/3 P, B gets 1/4 P, so C gets P - (1/3 P + 1/4 P) = P - (7/12 P) = 5/12 P. Given C got Rs. 5000, so 5/12 P = 5000, therefore P = 5000 * 12/5 = Rs. 12000. A's share = 1/3 * 12000 = Rs. 4000. Option C is correct.

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