Difficulty: Medium
Correct Answer: Rs. 800
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
When each partner invests a fraction of the total capital for a fraction of the total time, compute the effective contribution as (capital fraction * time fraction). The profit split is proportional to these effective contributions. Then multiply by total profit to get each share.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
Convert fractional weights to a common denominator to read integer parts and compute B’s fraction of the total. Then multiply by the total profit for the rupee amount.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Verification / Alternative check:
A’s share = 4,600 * (1/23) = ₹ 200; C’s share = 4,600 * (18/23) = ₹ 3,600; sum = 200 + 800 + 3,600 = ₹ 4,600, confirming correctness.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
₹ 1,000, ₹ 960, ₹ 900, ₹ 650 correspond to incorrect weights or arithmetic errors with denominators.
Common Pitfalls:
Forgetting that C holds the remaining capital (1/2) and is in for the full time; or using sums of fractions incorrectly.
Final Answer:
Rs. 800
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