Math Problem Statement

Select the correct answer A, B and C started a business. Thrice the investment of A is equal to twice the investment of B and also equal to four times the investment of C. If C’s share out of the total profit is Rs 4863, then the share of A in the profit is :

Solution

Let the investments of A, B, and C be represented as AA, BB, and CC respectively.

Step 1: Expressing the relationships

From the problem, we are given the following relationships:

  • Thrice the investment of A is equal to twice the investment of B:
    3A=2B3A = 2B
  • Thrice the investment of A is also equal to four times the investment of C:
    3A=4C3A = 4C

Step 2: Expressing investments in terms of A

Using the two equations, we can express the investments BB and CC in terms of AA:

  • From 3A=2B3A = 2B, solving for BB, we get: B=3A2B = \frac{3A}{2}
  • From 3A=4C3A = 4C, solving for CC, we get: C=3A4C = \frac{3A}{4}

Step 3: Total profit sharing ratio

The ratio of the investments of A, B, and C will be the same as the ratio of their profit shares. Therefore, the profit-sharing ratio will be proportional to their investments. Hence, the ratio is:

A:B:C=A:3A2:3A4A : B : C = A : \frac{3A}{2} : \frac{3A}{4}

To simplify this, we multiply through by 4 to eliminate the fractions:

A:B:C=4A:6A:3AA : B : C = 4A : 6A : 3A

So, the profit-sharing ratio is 4:6:34 : 6 : 3.

Step 4: Total shares of profit

The total number of parts is 4+6+3=134 + 6 + 3 = 13 parts.

Now, we know that C’s share of the total profit is Rs 4863. C’s share is 33 parts out of the total 13 parts. Therefore:

313×Total Profit=4863\frac{3}{13} \times \text{Total Profit} = 4863

Solving for the total profit:

Total Profit=4863×133=21021\text{Total Profit} = \frac{4863 \times 13}{3} = 21021

Step 5: Share of A in the profit

A’s share corresponds to 4 parts out of the total 13 parts. So, A’s share is:

AsShare=413×21021=6468A's \, Share = \frac{4}{13} \times 21021 = 6468

Thus, A's share in the profit is Rs 6468.


Would you like further clarification on this solution?

Here are five related questions you might find interesting:

  1. How do you calculate profit-sharing ratios from different investments?
  2. If A, B, and C made different profits, how would the ratio change?
  3. Can the ratio method be applied to more than three partners?
  4. What happens if one partner withdraws or increases their investment midway?
  5. How can profit-sharing affect decision-making in a partnership?

Tip: When solving ratio-based problems, always express all quantities in terms of one variable to simplify the solution.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Ratio and Proportion
Profit Sharing
Algebraic Equations

Formulas

3A = 2B
3A = 4C
Profit Share Ratio = A : B : C = 4 : 6 : 3
C's Profit = (3/13) * Total Profit
A's Share = (4/13) * Total Profit

Theorems

Proportionality Theorem in Partnership

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10