A B and C form a company. A invests half the amount of C expecting a return of 10%, B invests three-fourths of C, expecting a return of 15% on it. C invests Rs 3000 and the profit is 25%. How much would B's share of profit be more than A's share if B gets an additional 8% for managing the business.?(assume that their expectations with respect to returns on capital are met before profit is divided in the ratio of capitals invested) ?

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mathmath333 · Answer

a. 20%
b.15%
c.18%
d. cannot be determined

directrix · Answer

@mathmath333  I found a book archived by Google in which this problem appears.
It is a prep book for the CAT. The problems in Chapter 6 on Profits and Loss are in sections LOD I, II, and III.

Moving on, I found what may be a hint for the problem and then second statement about this problem, I think. For what it is worth, I am posting the two items here. I hope they are related to this problem and are of some help to you.

mathmath333 · Answer

thank u

directrix · Answer

You are welcome.