Multiple choice

A, B and C start a business by investing Rs.2000, Rs.3000 and Rs.4000 respectively. But B increases his investment to Rs.4000 after 4 months and C withdraws Rs.1000 at the end of 9 months. What is A's share out of a total profit of Rs. 8475 earned in a year?

  1. 1600

  2. 1800

  3. 1500

  4. 1400

  5. 1200
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B Correct answer
Explanation

A: 2000*12 = 24000. B: 3000*4 + 4000*8 = 12000 + 32000 = 44000. C: 4000*9 + 3000*3 = 36000 + 9000 = 45000. Ratio A:B:C = 24:44:45. Total parts = 113. A's share = (24/113) * 8475 = 24 * 75 = 1800.

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