A, B and C start a business each investing 2,000.

A, B and C start a business each investing 2,000. After 6 months A withdrew 1000, B withdrew 1000 and C invests 1000 more. At the end of the year, a total profit of 6600 was recorded. Find the share of B.

Quiz

Answer/Solution

1,800

Steps/Work

Ratio of the capitals of A, B and C
= 2000 × 6 + 1000 × 6 : 2000 × 6 + 1000 × 6 : 2000 × 6 + 3000 × 6
= 18000 : 18000 : 30000 = 18 : 18 : 30
B’s share = (6600 × 18⁄66) = 1800
Answer C