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SSC Sample Paper Mock Test-4 SSC CGL Tear-II Paper-1

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    P and Q entered into partnership investing Rs. 12000 and 16000, respectively. After 3 months, Q withdrew Rs. 5000 while P invested Rs.5000 more. Out of a total annual profit of Rs. 16000, the share of P exceeds that of Q by

    A)  Rs. 1000                      

    B)  Rs. 1500

    C)  Rs. 2000

    D)  Rs. 2500

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Ratio of shares of P and Q \[=(12000\times 3+17000\times 9:16000\times 3+11000\times 9)\]\[=189000:147000=9:7\] P's share = Rs. \[\left( 16000\times \frac{9}{16} \right)\]= Rs. 9000 Q's share = Rs. \[(16000-9000)\] = Rs. 7000 \[\therefore \] (P's share) \[-\](Q's share) = Rs. \[(9000-7000)\]= Rs. 2000                        


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