Q. A, B and C enter into a partnership with a capital in which A's contribution is Rs. 10,000. If out of a total profit of Rs. 1000, A gets Rs. 500 and B gets Rs. 300, then C's capital is
✅ Correct Answer: (A)
4000
Explanation: A : B : C = 500 : 300 : 200 = 5 : 3 : 2.
Let their capitals be 5x, 3x and 2x respectively.
Then, 5x = 10000
=> x = 2000.
C's capital = 2x = Rs. 4000.
Explanation by: Chandani
A : B : C = 500 : 300 : 200 = 5 : 3 : 2.
Let their capitals be 5x, 3x and 2x respectively.
Then, 5x = 10000
=> x = 2000.
C's capital = 2x = Rs. 4000.
Let their capitals be 5x, 3x and 2x respectively.
Then, 5x = 10000
=> x = 2000.
C's capital = 2x = Rs. 4000.