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A, B and C are partners of a company. During a particular year A received one-third of the profit, B received one-fourth of the profit and C received the remaining ₹ 5,000. How much did A receive?
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- ₹ 5,000
- ₹ 4,000
- ₹ 3,000
- ₹ 1,000
Correct Option: B
Let the profit be x .
According to question,
| or |  | 12 - 4 - 3 |  | x = ₹ 5000 | ||
| 12 |
| ⇒ | = ₹ 5000 | 12 |
| ∴ x = | 5 |
| ∴ | = | = ₹ 4000 | 3 | 5 × 3 |
