A, B and C enter into a partnership. A invests 3 times as much as B invests and 2/3 of what C invests. At the end of the year, the profit earned is Rs. 55000. What is the share of C?
Pick one
A) Rs. 12250
B) Rs. 13375
C) Rs. 16750
D) Rs. 15000
E) None of these
Explanation:   Let the investment of C be Rs. x.   The inverstment of B = Rs.(2x/3)   The inverstment of A = Rs. (3 × (2/3)x) = Rs. (2x)   Ratio of capitals of A, B and C = 2x : 2x/3 : x = 6 : 2 : 3   C's share = Rs. [(3/11) × 55000] = Rs. 15000   Answer: Option Rs. 15000
<result>D</result>
A, B and C enter into a partnership. A invests 3 times as much as B invests and 2/3 of what C invests. At the end of the year, the profit earned is Rs. 55000. What is the share of C?