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A and B entered into partnership with capitals in the ratio 4 : 5. After 3 months, A withdrew ¼ of his capital and B withdrew 1⁄5 of his capital. The gain at the end of 10 months was Rs. 760. A's share in this profit is:

Correct Answer: Rs. 330

Explanation:


A : B = [ 4x x 3 + 4x - 1 x 4x x 7 ] : [ 5x x 3 + 5x - 1 x 5x x 7 ]
4 5


   = (12x + 21x) : (15x + 28x)


   = 33x :43x


   = 33 : 43.



∴ A's share = Rs. 760 x 33 = Rs. 330.
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