A and B started a partnership business I investing some amount in the ratio of 3: C joined them after six months with an amount equal to that of B. In what proportion should the profit at the end of the first; year be distributed among A, B and C?

A 3:5:2

B 3:5:5

C 6:10:5

D Cannot be determined

Solution

Correct Answer: Option C

Let the initial investments of A and B be 3x and 5x.

A : B : C = (3x x 12) : (5x x 12) : (5x x 6) = 36 : 60 : 30 = 6 : 10 : 5.

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