SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 65

SSC CGL Tier II Quant - 20/02/2018 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q65

A, B and C invest to start a restaurant. The total investment was Rs 3 lakhs. B invested Rs 50,000 more than A and C invested Rs 25,000 less than B. If the profit at the end of the year was Rs 14,400 then what is C's share of the profit (in Rs)?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2. i.e. 4800

Total investment = 3,00,000

B = A + 50,000

C = B – 25000 = A + 25000

A + B + C = 3,00,000

A + A + 50,000 + A + 25,000 = 3,00,000

3A + 75,000 = 3,00,000

A = 75,000

B = 1,25,000,  C = 1,00,000

Share of C = 

Share of C = 4800