SSC CPO 2020 PYQ — Question 142

SSC CPO - 25 Nov 2020 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q142

A, B, and C started a business investing amounts of ₹13.750, ₹16,250, and ₹18,750, respectively. If B’s share in the profit earned by them is ₹5,200, what is the difference in the profit (in ₹) earned by A and C?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. 1600​​​​​​​​​​​​​.

Given:

A, B, and C started a business investing Rs. 13,750, Rs. 16,250, and Rs. 18,750 respectively.

We know that,

In the partnership business profit is distributed in the ratio of their Investment.

Calculation:

The ratio of investment of A, B, and C is 13750 : 16250 : 18750 = 11: 13: 15

B's share is 13 units --> 5200

⇒ 1 unit --> 400

Difference in the profit earned by A and C is (15 - 11) = 4 unit

1 unit --> Rs. 400

⇒ 4 units --> Rs. 400 × 4 = Rs.1600

The difference in the profit earned by A and C is Rs.1600.