Math Problem Statement

In a business, A and C invested amounts in the ratio 2: 1 where as the ratio between amounts invested A and B was 3: 2. If Rs. 1,57,300 was their profit, how much amount did B received?

Solution

To solve this problem, we need to determine the share of profit for B based on the investment ratios of A, B, and C. Let's break down the problem step-by-step:

Step 1: Determine the Ratios of Investments

  1. Ratio of investments between A and C is given as 2:12:1. Let the investments of A and C be 2x2x and xx, respectively.
  2. Ratio of investments between A and B is given as 3:23:2. Let the investments of A and B be 3y3y and 2y2y, respectively.

Step 2: Find the Common Multiple for A's Investment

Since A's investment needs to be consistent in both ratios, we set 2x=3y2x = 3y. This will allow us to express all investments in terms of one variable.

From 2x=3y2x = 3y, we can express xx in terms of yy:

x=3y2x = \frac{3y}{2}

Step 3: Express Investments of A, B, and C in Terms of yy

  • A's investment: 2x=3y2x = 3y (by given ratio 3:23:2 between A and B)
  • B's investment: 2y2y
  • C's investment: x=3y2x = \frac{3y}{2}

Now, let's put all investments in terms of yy:

  • A's investment: 3y3y
  • B's investment: 2y2y
  • C's investment: 3y2\frac{3y}{2}

Step 4: Calculate the Total Investment

Total Investment=A+B+C=3y+2y+3y2\text{Total Investment} = A + B + C = 3y + 2y + \frac{3y}{2}

=5y+3y2= 5y + \frac{3y}{2}

=10y2+3y2= \frac{10y}{2} + \frac{3y}{2}

=13y2= \frac{13y}{2}

Step 5: Calculate B's Share in the Total Profit

The total profit is Rs. 1,57,300. We need to find B's share of this profit.

The share of profit is based on the investment ratio. B's investment is 2y2y and the total investment is 13y2\frac{13y}{2}.

B’s share of profit=(B’s investmentTotal investment)×Total profit\text{B's share of profit} = \left( \frac{\text{B's investment}}{\text{Total investment}} \right) \times \text{Total profit}

=(2y13y2)×1,57,300= \left( \frac{2y}{\frac{13y}{2}} \right) \times 1,57,300

=(2y×213y)×1,57,300= \left( \frac{2y \times 2}{13y} \right) \times 1,57,300

=(413)×1,57,300= \left( \frac{4}{13} \right) \times 1,57,300

Step 6: Calculate the Final Amount

=4×1,57,30013= \frac{4 \times 1,57,300}{13}

=6,29,20013= \frac{6,29,200}{13}

=48,400= 48,400

Conclusion

B received Rs. 48,400 from the total profit.


Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are some related questions for further understanding:

  1. How would the profit share change if the total profit was different?
  2. What if the ratio of investment between A and B was 4:34:3 instead of 3:23:2?
  3. How do changes in investment ratios affect the distribution of profit?
  4. What would happen if another partner, D, joined the business with a different investment ratio?
  5. Can this method be applied if profits are not distributed in proportion to investments?

Tip: Understanding ratios and how they are used to distribute profits is essential in business partnerships.