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A and B start a business investing Rs 10,000 and Rs 7,500. After 3 months C joins with Rs 10,000. The total profit after one year is Rs 12,000. What is B's share?
ARs 3,600
BRs 3,000
CRs 4,500
DRs 2,700
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Rs 3,600
1. Capital × months: A = 10000×12 = 120000; B = 7500×12 = 90000; C = 10000×9 = 90000.
2. Profit ratio A:B:C = 120000:90000:90000 = 4:3:3, total 10 parts.
3. B's share = 12000 × 3/10 = **Rs 3,600**.
_Source: IBPS RRB Officer Scale I Prelims PYQ (Examrace), Q.64_