13.A
and B started a partnership 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 one year be distributed amount A, B
and C?
A. 3 :
5 : 2 B.
3 : 5 : 5
C. 6 : 10 : 5
D. None of these
Answer:
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.
