Question

A, B and C started a business. They partnered for 6 months, 12 months and 14 months respectively. If their profit is in the ratio 5:4:7 respectively, then the ratio of their respective investments is__________

• A. 5:2:3
• B. 1:5:3
• C. 2:3:7
• D. 2:3:5

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 5:2:3

Investment × Time = Profit

$I_A×6:I_B×12:I_C×14=5:4:7$

$I_A:I_B:I_C=\frac56:\frac{4}{12}:\frac{7}{14}$

$I_A:I_B:I_C=5:2:3$