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  1. A and B started a partnership business investing some amount in the ratio of 3 : 5. C joined then after six months with an amount equal to that of B. In what proportion should the profit at the end of one year be distributed among A, B and C?

    2. A.

    3 : 5 : 2
    B.

    3 : 5 : 5
    C.

    6 : 10 : 5
    D.

    Data inadequate

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    Answer : Option C

    Explanation :

    Let the initial investments of A and B be 3x and 5x.

     

    A : B : C = (3x x 12) : (5x x 12) : (5x x 6) = 36 : 60 : 30 = 6 : 10 : 5.

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