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1. Prakash, Sachin and Anil started a business jointly investing Rs. 11 lakh, Rs. 16.5 lakh and Rs.8.25 lakh respectively. The profit earned by them in the business at the end of 3 years was Rs. 19.5 lakh. What will be 50% of Anil's share in the profit ?

A. Rs. 2.25 lakh

B. Rs. 2.50 lakh

C. Rs. 3.75 lakh

D. Rs. 4.50 lakh

Solution:

\begin{aligned} ∵ Ratio of shares \\ = 11 : 16.5 : 8.25 \\ = 4 : 6 : 3 \\ Anil's share \\ = Rs . (19.5 \times \frac{3}{13}) \\ = Rs. 4 .5 lakh \\ ∴ Required amount \\ = 50 % of 4 .5 lakh \\ = Rs. 2 .25 lakh \end{aligned}

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