Aptitude - Partnership - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Partnership - General Questions (Q.No. 5)
5.
Three partners shared the profit in a business in the ratio 5 : 7 : 8. They had partnered for 14 months, 8 months and 7 months respectively. What was the ratio of their investments?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Let their investments be Rs. x for 14 months, Rs. y for 8 months and Rs. z for 7 months respectively.
Then, 14x : 8y : 7z = 5 : 7 : 8.
| Now, | 14x | = | 5 |  98x = 40y y = |
49 | x |
| 8y | 7 | 20 |
| And, | 14x | = | 5 | 112x = 35z z = |
112 | x = | 16 | x. |
| 7z | 8 | 35 | 5 |
 x : y : z = x : |
49 | x | : | 16 | x | = 20 : 49 : 64. |
| 20 | 5 |
Discussion:
58 comments Page 5 of 6.
Jennifer said:
9 years ago
@Swetha.
Nice explanation. Thank you.
Nice explanation. Thank you.
Vijay said:
10 years ago
Someone explain the last step for me.
Sharon Thomas said:
7 years ago
@Swetha.
Nice, Very well explained.
Nice, Very well explained.
Monir said:
9 years ago
Your method is easy. Thanks @Poonam.
Venkat said:
9 years ago
Can anyone expalin me this problem.
Saurabh patil said:
9 years ago
Superb explanation, thank you all.
Bala said:
10 years ago
Shortcut: Use option with formula.
Aakash said:
8 years ago
Best explanation, Thanks @Poonam.
Swagatika said:
9 years ago
Good explanation, Thanks @Swetha.
Annamalai said:
5 years ago
Investment*time period= profit.
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