SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 52

SSC GD Constable (English) - 14 Feb 2019 Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q52

Teena, Reena, and Sheena start a business with investments of respectively Rs. 24000, Rs. 28000, and Rs. 20000. Teena invests for 8 months, Reena invests for 10 months and Sheena invests for one year. If the total profit at the end of the year is Rs. 25810, then what is the share of Teena?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Rs. 6960.

Ratio of profit share of Teena, Reena, Sheena = 24000 × 8 : 28000 × 10 : 20000 × 12 = 24 : 35 : 30.

Ratio of Teena = 24 × 25810/(24 + 35 + 30)

Ratio of Teena = 619440/89 = Rs. 6960