Aptitude - Partnership - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Partnership - General Questions (Q.No. 7)
7.
A and B entered into partnership with capitals in the ratio 4 : 5. After 3 months, A withdrew 
of his capital and B withdrew 
of his capital. The gain at the end of 10 months was Rs. 760. A's share in this profit is:
of his capital and B withdrew of his capital. The gain at the end of 10 months was Rs. 760. A's share in this profit is:
Answer: Option
Explanation:
| A : B = |  |
4x x 3 + |  |
4x - | 1 | x 4x |  |
x 7 |  |
: | |
5x x 3 + | |
5x - | 1 | x 5x | |
x 7 | |
| 4 | 5 |
= (12x + 21x) : (15x + 28x)
= 33x :43x
= 33 : 43.
 A's share = Rs. |
|
760 x | 33 | |
= Rs. 330. |
| 76 |
Discussion:
38 comments Page 4 of 4.
Pavithran said:
1 decade ago
Its not (4x-1/4*x) guys. Its (4x-1/4*4x).
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Snp said:
1 decade ago
Atlast why we have to divide by 76 ?
Rohit Singh said:
1 decade ago
This is called a real brain teaser.
Gaurav said:
9 years ago
Thanks for the great explanations.
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Sweety said:
8 years ago
Thanks for the given explanation.
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Sumit said:
8 years ago
Why 4x is multiply with 1/4?
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Banke bihari said:
9 years ago
Thank you @N.Srikanth.
Charmy said:
1 decade ago
Why should we take 7?
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