Multiple choice

A and B start a business with investment of Rs. 5000 and Rs. 4500 respectively. After 4 months, A takes out half of his capital. After two more months, B takes out one-third of his capital while C joins them with a capital of Rs. 7000. At the end of year they earn a profit of Rs. 5080. Find the share of each member in the profit.

  1. A - Rs.1400, B - Rs.1900, C - Rs.1780

  2. A -Rs. 1600, B -Rs. 1800, C -Rs. 1680

  3. A - Rs. 1800, B -Rs. 1500,C -Rs. 1780

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Calculate equivalent investment for one month (capital * months). A: 5000*4 + 2500*8 = 40000. B: 4500*6 + 3000*6 = 45000. C: 7000*6 = 42000. Ratio A:B:C = 40:45:42. Total parts = 127. Profit share = 5080/127 = 40 per part. A = 1600, B = 1800, C = 1680.

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