Question

A and B enter into a partnership with Rs. 50,000 and Rs. 60,000 respectively. C joins them after x months contributing Rs 70,000 and B leaves x months before the end of the year. If they share the profit in the ratio of 20: 18: 21, then find the value of x.

• A. 6
• B. 3
• C. 9
• D. 8

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

3

Answer 2

Profit is divided in the ratio of investment:
A = $50000\times12 = 600000$
B = $60000(12-x)$
C = $70000x$
The ratio is of the profit will be $20:18:21$
To get the above ratio. $x = 3$

The correct option is (B): 3