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13.	A, B and C enter into a partnership. They invest Rs.40,000, Rs.80,000 and Rs.1,20,000 respectively. At the end of the first year, B withdraws Rs.40,000 while at the end of the second year, C withdraws Rs.80,000. In what ratio will the profit be shared at the end of 3 years?
	A.  2 : 3 : 5
	B.  3 : 4 : 7
	C.  4 : 5 : 9
	D.  None of these

Solution

A : B: C =(40000×36) : (80000×12+40000×24) : (120000×24+40000×12) =144 :192 :336 = 3 : 4 : 7.

14.	A starts a business with Rs.3500 and after 5 months, B joins with A as his partner. After a year, the profit is divided in the ratio 2 : 3. What is B’s contribution in the capital?
	A.  Rs.7500
	B.  Rs.8000
	C.  Rs.8500
	D.  Rs.9000

Solution

Let B's capital be Rs.x. Then, 3500×12 ⁄ 7x =2⁄3 ‹=›14x = 126000 x = 9000.

15.	A, B, C hired a car for Rs.520 and used it for 7,8 and 11 hours respectively. Hire charges paid by B were
	A.  Rs.140
	B.  Rs.160
	C.  Rs.180
	D.  Rs.220

Solution

A : B : C = 7 : 8 : 11. Hire charges paid by B = Rs(520×8/26) = Rs.160.