Partnership


  1. Ravi and Kavi start a business by investing ₹ 8000 and ₹ 72000, respectively. Find the ratio of their profits at the end of year.











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    Ratio of profit = Ratio of investments

    Correct Option: D

    Ratio of profit = Ratio of investments
    = 8000 : 72000 = 1 : 9


  1. Three Hikers A, B and C start on a trip with Rs. 50 each and agree to share the expenses equally. If at the end of the trip. A has Rs. 20 left with him, B Rs.30 and C Rs. 40 how must they settle their accounts ?









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    All should have equal amount of money at the end of trip.

    Correct Option: A

    All should have equal amount of money at the end of trip. So C must pay Rs. 10 to A



  1. A sum of money is to be divided among A, B and C in the ratio 2 : 3 : 7. If the total share of A and B together is Rs. 1500 less than C. What is A's share in it ?









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    ∵ 7x - (2x + 3x) = Rs. 1500
    &rArr x = Rs. 750

    Correct Option: B

    ∵ 7x - (2x + 3x) = Rs. 1500
    &rArr x = Rs. 750
    ∴ Share of A = 2x = Rs. 1500


  1. A, B and C start a business. A invests 3 times as much as B invests and B invests two-third of what C invests. Then, the ratio of capitals of A, B and C is ?









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    Suppose C invests Rs. x then, B invests Rs. 2x/3 and A invests Rs. 2x
    ∴ Ratio of investment of A, B, C = 2x : (2x/3) : x

    Correct Option: D

    Suppose C invests Rs. x then, B invests Rs. 2x/3 and A invests Rs. 2x
    ∴ Ratio of investment of A, B, C = 2x : (2x/3) : x = 6 : 2 : 3



  1. Gopal started a business with Rs. 3000. After 6 months Dinesh also joined him with Rs. 2000. If at the end of the year the profit is Rs. 2600. What is the share of Dinesh in the profit ?









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    Ratio between the investment of Gopal and Dinesh = (3000 x 12) : (2000 x 6)
    = 36000 : 12000
    = 3 : 1

    Correct Option: D

    Ratio between the investment of Gopal and Dinesh = (3000 x 12) : (2000 x 6)
    = 36000 : 12000
    = 3 : 1
    Dinesh's share = [1/(3 +1)] x 2600 = Rs. 650