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SSC CHSL Model Paper 9

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Question : 31 of 100

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A, B and C are partners. A receives

\frac{9}{10}

of the profit and B and C share the remaining profit equally. A’s income is increased by ₹270 when the profit rises from 12 to 15%. Find the capital invested by B and C each

₹5000
₹1000
₹500
₹1500

Solution:

Let the profit = x

Profit of A

=\frac{9x}{10},

Remaining profit =

\frac{x}{10}

Profit of B

=\frac{x}{20}

Profit of C =

\frac{x}{20}

Ratio of profit

=\frac{9}{10}:\frac{1}{20}:\frac{1}{20}

= 18:1:1

A’s income is increased by ₹270 . When profit rises 3%

Investment of A =

\frac{270}{3}\times 100\text{₹}9000.

If investment of A, B and C = 18x, x and x

18x=9000

x=500

B’s investment = ₹500.

C’s investment = ₹500.

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