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A, B, C enter into a partnership investing Rs. 35,000, Rs. 45,000 and Rs. 55,000 respectively. The respective shares of A, B, C in an annual profit of Rs. 40,500 are :

A) Rs. 11,000, Rs. 14,000, Rs. 15,500

B) Rs. 11,500, Rs. 12,500, Rs. 16,500

C) Rs. 11,500, Rs. 13,000, Rs. 16,000

D) Rs. 10,500, Rs. 13,500, Rs. 16,500

Answer:

Option D

Explanation:

$A:B:C$ $=35000:45000:55000$ $=7:9:11$ .

A's share = Rs. $\left(40500\times\frac{7}{27}\right)$ = Rs. 10500.

B's share = Rs. $\left(40500\times\frac{9}{27}\right)$ = Rs. 13500.

C's share = Rs. $\left(40500\times\frac{11}{27}\right)$ = Rs. 16500.

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