Description : P, Q and R jointly thought of engaging themselves in a business venture. It was agreed that P would invest Rs. 3250 for 6 months, Q, Rs. 4200 for 5 months and R, Rs. 5,000 for 3 months. P wants to be the working member for which, he was to receive 10% of the profits. The profit earned was Rs. 3700. Calculate the share of Q in the profit. A) Rs. 1800 B) Rs. 1260 C) Rs. 1580 D) Rs. 1940
Answer: B) For managing, P received = 10% of Rs. 3700 = Rs. 370. Balance = Rs. (3700 - 370) = Rs. 3330. Ratio of their investments = (3250 x 6) : (4200 x 5) : (5000 x 3) = 19500 : 21000 : 15000 = 13 : 14 : 10 Q's share = Rs. 3330x 14 / 37 = Rs. 1260