A, B and C started a business with capitals of Rs. 8000, Rs. 10000 and Rs. 12000 respectively. At the end of the year, the profit share of B is Rs. 1500. The difference between the profit shares of A and C is?
Correct answer: D. Rs. 600
- A. Rs. 300
- B. Rs. 400
- C. Rs. 500
- D. Rs. 600
- E. None of these
Explanation
The capital ratio is 8000:10000:12000 = 4:5:6. B's 5 parts equal Rs. 1500, so one part is Rs. 300; A receives Rs. 1200 and C receives Rs. 1800, making their difference Rs. 600. Option c is the likely error from comparing the capital amounts directly rather than scaling the profit shares.
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