A, B and C invested money in a business such that 2 times A's share, 4 times B's share and 6 times C's share are all equal. If they earned ₹44,000, find the share of A.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. ₹24,000.
Given that, 2A = 4B = 6C
⇒ A = 2B = 3C
Let the investment proportions of A, B and C be equal to k.
⇒ A = 2B = 3C = k
⇒ A = k, B = k/2 and C = k/3
Now, k + k/2 + k/3 = 44000
⇒ 11k/6 = 44000
⇒ k = 24000
Hence the share of A is ₹24000.