Q:
A, B, C started a business with their investments in the ratio 1:3 :5. After 4 months, A invested the same amount as before and B as well as C withdrew half of their investments. The ratio of their profits at the end of the year is :
Answer & Explanation
Answer: D) 5 : 6 : 10
Explanation: Let their initial investments be x, 3x and 5x respectively. Then,
A:B:C = (x*4+2x*8) : (3x*4+(3x/2)*8) : (5x*4+(5x/2)*8)
20x : 24x : 40x = 5 : 6 : 10
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