Multiple choice

Three partners A, B, and C start a business. Twice A's capital is equal to thrice B's capital and B's capital is four times C's capital. Out of a total profit of Rs. 15,400 at the end of the year, C's share is:

  1. 6000

  2. 1400

  3. 1200

  4. 5600
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Explanation

Let C's capital = x. Then B's capital = 4x. Given 2A = 3B = 3(4x) = 12x, so A = 6x. Ratio A:B:C = 6:4:1, total = 11 parts. Profit = Rs. 15400, so 1 part = 15400/11 = 1400. C's share = 1 part = Rs. 1400.

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