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1. A and B started a partership business investing some amount in the ratio of 3:5. C joined them after six months with an amount equal to that of B. In what proportion should the profit at the end of the first year be distributed amoung A, B and C?

  • A. 3:5:2
  • B. 3:5:2
  • C. 3:5:2
  • D. 3:5:2

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

 Let the initial investments of A and B be 3x and 5x A : B : C = (3x × 12) : ( 5x × 12) : ( 5x × 6) = 36 : 60 : 30 = 6 : 10 : 5

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