A, B, and C started a business by investing Rs.12800, Rs.16800 and Rs.9600 respectively. If after 8 months B received Rs.13125 as his share of profit, what amount did C get as his share of profit?

A, B, and C started a business by investing Rs.12800, Rs.16800 and Rs.9600 respectively. If after 8 months B received Rs.13125 as his share of profit, what amount did C get as his share of profit?
1). Rs.7800
2). Rs.7150
3). Rs.7750
4). Rs.8250

Solution

Ratio of investments of B and C = 16800 : 9600 = 7 : 4

=> Profits of B : C = 7 : 4

=> C's share = $\frac{4}{7}*13125$ = Rs 7500

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