Multiple choice

A, B and C start a business with a sum of Rs. 50,000. A invests Rs. 4,000 more than B and B invests Rs. 5,000 more than C. What will be A’s share if the total profit is Rs. 35,000?

  1. Rs. 14,700

  2. Rs. 35,000

  3. Rs. 35,490

  4. Rs. 36,500

  5. Rs. 45,200
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Let C's investment be x. Then B invests x + 5000 and A invests (x + 5000) + 4000 = x + 9000. Total: x + (x + 5000) + (x + 9000) = 3x + 14000 = 50000, so 3x = 36000 and x = 12000. Therefore A:B:C = 21000:17000:12000 = 21:17:12. A's share = (21/50) × 35000 = Rs 14700.

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