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    A, B and C entered into a partnership. A invested Rs. 2560 and B Rs. 2000. At the end of the year, they gained Rs. 1105 out of which A got Rs. 320. Cs capital was [SSC CGL Tier II, 2010]

    A) Rs. 4280

    B) Rs. 2840

    C) Rs. 4820

    D) Rs. 4028

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    [a] Let the investment of C be Rs. x Investment of A = Rs. 2560 Investment of B = Rs. 2000 According to the question, \[\frac{\text{A}}{\text{A+B+C}}\text{ }\!\!\times\!\!\text{ Total}\,\,\text{profit=A }\!\!'\!\!\text{ s}\,\,\text{share}\] \[\frac{2560}{2560+2000+x}\times 1105=320\]\[\Rightarrow \]\[\frac{1105}{4560+x}=\frac{320}{2560}\] \[\Rightarrow \]\[\frac{1105}{4560+x}=\frac{1}{8}\]        \[\Rightarrow \]\[8840=4560+x\] \[\Rightarrow \]   \[x=8840-4560\] \[\therefore \]      x = Rs. 4280


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