A, B and C are partners in a business. A, whose capital has been

| A, B and C are partners in a business. A, whose capital has been used for 5 months, claims

of the profit, B whose capital has been used for 7 months, claims

of the profit. C has invested Rs 4,600 for 9 months. How much capital did A contribute?

A. Rs 1,800

B. Rs 1,650

C. Rs 1,600

D. Rs 1,850

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Ratio of profit

A : B : C

: :

This is equal to ratio of investments .

It is given that C has invested Rs 4,600 for 9 months.

Total investment by C = 4600 × 9 = Rs 41400

⇒ units = Rs 41400

Investment by A =

This was for 5 months

So the capital amount invested by A =