A, B, C and D enter into partnership. A subscribes 1/3 of the capital B 1/4, C 1/5 and D the rest. How much share did A get in a profit of Rs.2460?
Correct answer: C. Rs.820
- A. Rs.480
- B. Rs.615
- C. Rs.820
- D. Rs.740
Explanation
A subscribes one-third of the total capital, so A receives one-third of the profit when profit follows capital shares. A's share is Rs.2460 x 1/3 = Rs.820. The likely mistake is option b, Rs.615, which corresponds to one-fourth of the profit and confuses A's fraction with another partner's fraction.
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