A started a business with an investment of Rs.5000. After 4 months, B joined the business with an investment of Rs.4000. After 2 more months, C joined them with an investment of Rs.y. At the end of the year, the ratio of the profit share of A, B and C is 15:8:12 respectively. Find the value of y?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A. 8000<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n B. 4500<\/p>\n\n\n\n C. 6600<\/p>\n\n\n\n D. 7200<\/p>\n\n\n\n E. None of these<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sol:<\/p>\n\n\n\n (5000 * 12 + 4000 * 8)\/(y * 6) = (15 + 8)\/12<\/p>\n\n\n\n (60000 + 32000)\/6y = 23\/12<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6y = 92000 * 12\/23<\/p>\n\n\n\n y = 48000\/6<\/p>\n\n\n\n y = 8000<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A started a business with an investment of Rs.5000. After 4 months, B joined the business with an investment of Rs.4000. After 2 more months, C joined them with an investment of Rs.y. At the end of the year, the ratio of the profit share of A, B and C is 15:8:12 respectively. 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