1. A and B invest in a business in the ratio 3 : 2. If 5% of the total profit goes to charity and A’s share is Rs. 855, the total profit is: (2)
- 1. Rs. 1425
- 2. Rs. 1500
- 3. Rs. 1537.50
- 4. Rs. 1576
2. A, B and C jointly thought of engaging themselves in a business venture. It was agreed that A would invest Rs. 6500 for 6 months, B, Rs. 8400 for 5 months and C, Rs. 10,000 for 3 months. A wants to be the working member for which, he was to receive 5% of the profits. The profit earned was Rs. 7400. Calculate the share of B in the profit. (2)
- 1. Rs. 1900
- 2. Rs. 2660
- 3. Rs. 2800
- 4. Rs. 2840
3. A starts business with Rs. 3500 and after 5 months, B joins with A as his partner. After a year, the profit is divided in the ratio 2 : 3. What is B’s contribution in the capital? (4)
- 1. Rs. 7500
- 2. Rs. 8000
- 3. Rs. 8500
- 4. Rs. 9000
4. A, B, C subscribe Rs. 50,000 for a business. A subscribes Rs. 4000 more than B and B Rs. 5000 more than C. Out of a total profit of Rs. 35,000, A receives: (4)
- 1. Rs. 8400
- 2. Rs. 11,900
- 3. Rs. 13,600
- 4. Rs. 14,700
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? (2)
- 1. 5 : 7 : 8
- 2. 20 : 49 : 64
- 3. 38 : 28 : 21
- 4. None of these