Multiple choice

Aman started a business in 2009 by investing Rs. 50000. He invested Rs. 20000 as additional amount in 2010 and his friend Dev joined him with an amount of Rs. 70000. Aman invested another Rs. 20000 in 2011 and Anuj joined them with Rs. 70000. At the end of these 3 years, they earned a profit of Rs. 30000. Find Dev’s share?

  1. 15000

  2. 10000

  3. 8000

  4. 9500

  5. 12000
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Calculate investment × time for each partner. Aman: 50000×3 + 20000×2 + 20000×1 = 210000. Dev: 70000×2 = 140000. Anuj: 70000×1 = 70000. Ratio = 210:140:70 = 21:14:7. Dev's share = 14/42 × 30000 = 10000. Option A (15000) would result from incorrectly calculating Aman's investment as only 50000×3.

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