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Partners A, B and C launch a business investing capital in the ratio 3 : 2 : 4. Six months later A doubles his capital, B reduces his to half, and C keeps his unchanged. If the year's total profit is Rs. 1,80,000, find B's share.

1. Rs. 24,000
2. Rs. 28,000
3. Rs. 27,000
4. Rs. 30,000

Correct answer: Rs. 27,000

Solution

Using capital-months: A = 3x6 + 6x6 = 54, B = 2x6 + 1x6 = 18, C = 4x12 = 48, giving a ratio 54 : 18 : 48 = 9 : 3 : 8 (total 20 parts). B's share = 3/20 of 1,80,000 = Rs. 27,000.

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