Multiple choice

In partnership between A, B and C, A's capital is Rs. 5000. If in a profit of Rs. 1000, A's share is Rs. 400 and C's share is Rs. 200, what is B's capital?

  1. Rs. 8000

  2. Rs. 2500

  3. Rs. 5000

  4. Rs. 10,000

  5. Rs. 6000
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Let B's capital is x and C's capital is y Therefore, A's profit=5000*1000/(5000+x+y) 400=5000*1000/(5000+x+y) ---(i) C's profit=y*1000/(5000+x+y) 200=y*1000/(5000+x+y) -----(ii) (i) /(ii) gives 2=5000/y y=Rs2500 Therefore, x=5,000 It is the correct answer.

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