SSC CGLQuantitative Aptitude

Partnership

5 SSC CGL Quantitative Aptitude previous year questions on Partnership — options free on every question; 1 include the answer & explanation free, the rest unlock with PYQ Pass.

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A man has 3 sons, 2 daughters and a wife. They divided a sum of Rs 19000 among themselves such that each daughter got 1.5 times the amount received by each son and his wife received 600 less than each son. What is the total amount (in Rs) received by the 3 sons together?
a2800
b3600
c5600
d8400
✓ Correct answer: d) 8400
ExplanationLet, the amount received by each son =Rs. x Amount received by each daughter = Rs. 1.5x The amount received by wife = Rs. (x-600) Total amount = 19000 3x+2 + = 19000 x = Rs 2800 Amount received by 3 sons = 3 2800 = Rs. 8400 Hence, Option D is the correct answer.
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Keshav, Surjeet and Thomas started a business with investments in the ratio 2 : 3 :4. The ratio of their period of investments is 5 : 6 :9. Twenty percent of the profit was spent on rent and maintenance of the office. Remaining profit was distributed among themselves. If the difference in the shares of profit of Keshav and Surjeet is ₹ 7264, then how much is the total profit (in ₹)?
a58112
b51060
c46490
d72640
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Nihit starts a business with Rs.700. After 5 months Amit and Patel joined him with Rs. 300 and Rs.400 respectively. At the end of the year, the business gave a profit of Rs.627. Find the share of Patel in the profit.
aRs 127
bRs 145
cRs 132
dRs 156
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A started a business with a capital of ₹54,000 and admitted B and after 4 months and 6 months, respectively. At the end of the year, the profit was divided among the three in the ratio :5. What is the sum (in ₹) of the capitals invested by and ?
a8,64,000
b8,40,060
c8,46,000
d8,60,400
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Suresh, Dinesh and Ramesh became partners in a business by investing money in the ratio of 3: 6:8. If their investments is increased by 5%, 15% and 20%, respectively, then what will be the ratio of their profits for one year?
a7: 46: 64
b19: 46: 64
c21: 46: 64
d35: 46: 64
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