A, B and C started a business. Twice the investment of A is equal to thrice the investment of B and also five times the investment of C. If the total profit after a year is Rs 15.5 lakhs, then the share of B in the profit is (in lakhs):
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 5
Concept
Profit will be divided into the ratio of investment. We need to find the ratio of investment
Application
2 x A = 3 x B = 5 x c
Let total investment = 30 units
A = 15 units
B = 10 units
C = 6 units
According to the question
31 units = 15.5
1 unit = .5
B's share = .5 x 10
= 5