Multiple choice

A, B and C entered into a business with a total capital of Rs. 50,000. A invested Rs. 4,000 more than B and B invested Rs. 5,000 more than C. If there is a total profit of Rs. 35,000, then A`s share in the profit (in Rs.) is

  1. 8,400

  2. 11,900

  3. 14,700

  4. 15,000
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Explanation

Let C = x. B = x + 5000. A = x + 5000 + 4000 = x + 9000. Total = 3x + 14000 = 50000. 3x = 36000, x = 12000. A = 21000, B = 17000, C = 12000. A's share = (21000/50000) * 35000 = 14700.

AI explanation

Let C's capital be x, making B's capital (x + 5000) and A's capital (x + 9000). Their total is x + x + 5000 + x + 9000 = 50000, so 3x = 36000 and x = 12000. The individual capitals are Rs. 21000 for A, Rs. 17000 for B and Rs. 12000 for C, making their profit sharing ratio 21:17:12. Since A holds 21 parts out of the total 50 parts, A's profit is (21/50) times 35000, which is Rs. 14,700.

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