Aarti, Vinita and Kamla became partners in a business by

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Aarti, Vinita and Kamla became partners in a business by investing money in the ratio of 5 : 7 : 6. Next year, they increased their investments by 26%, 20% and 15%, respectively. In what ratio should profit earned during 2nd year be distributed ?

1. 21 : 28 : 23
2. 23 : 28 : 21
3. 28 : 23 : 21
4. 35 : 41 : 7
5. None of the above

Correct Option: A

Let investment of Aarti during first year = 5a
Investment of Vinita during first year = 7a
Investment of kamla during first year = 6a

Then, their investments during second year are
⇒ (126/100) x 5a : (120/100) x 7a : (115/100) x 6a
= 630 : 840 : 690 = 21 : 28 : 23