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  1. A and B enter into partnership and invest in stock market trading. Their investments initially were $ 50000 and $ 45000. After 4 months A withdraws half his capital. At the end of 8 months B withdraws half his capital and C joins them with a capital of $ 70000. What should be the ratio in which the profit will be divided at the year-end?
    1. 40 : 35 : 21
    2. 40 : 45 : 28
    3. 40 : 28 : 21
    4. None of these
Correct Option: B

As per the given in question ,
Investment ratio in terms of 1 month or of their equivalent capitals,

A : B : C

A : B : C = 400,000 : 450,000 : 280,000
A : B : C = 40 : 45 : 28
The profits will be distributed in the above ratio i.e., 40 : 45 : 28.



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