The total investment of P Q and R in 2016 is Rs 16 800 If difference in shares of profit of Q and P ...........

Quantitative Aptitude ( CCS) Partnership

Direction : Study the following table and answer the questions that follow:

The total investment of P, Q and R in 2016 is Rs 16,800. If difference in shares of profit of Q and P is Rs 5250, find the investment of Q.

Rs 3600

Rs 7200

Rs 6000

Rs 4800

Rs 2400

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Explanation:

Ratio of share of profit of P : Q : R is
3*4 : x*7 : 5*6
12 : 7x : 30
So (7x-12)/(7x+42) * 14700 = 5250
(7x-12)*14 = (7x+42)*5
98x – 168 = 35x + 210
Solve, x = 6
So ratio of investments of P : Q : R is 3 : x : 5 = 3 : 6 : 5
So investment of Q = 6/(3+6+5) * 16800 = Rs 7200