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Quantitative Aptitude (CPO) Profit and loss

A, B and started a business with their capitals in the ratio 4 : 2 : 9. At the end of every quarter, A halves his capital, whereas B doubles

his capital and C leaves his capital unchanged. If at the end of a year, A’s profit was Rs24,000, then what is the total profit (in Rs) is

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SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-2

Rs2,16,000

Rs2,30,400

Rs2,35.200

Rs2.25,600

- A, B, and C start with a capital ratio of 4:2:9.

- A halves his capital every quarter (after 3 months).

- B doubles his capital every quarter.

- C keeps his capital unchanged throughout the year.

- The profits are shared in ratio of the effective capital used during the year.

- A’s effective capital ratio is a weighted average due to changes each quarter.

- B’s capital grows quickly due to doubling every quarter.

- C’s capital stays constant, affecting their share directly.

- From A’s Rs. 24,000 profit, calculate the total profit using the effective capital ratio.

- The total profit is Rs 2,35,200.

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