A , B a nd C go into a business as partners with the agreement

A , B a nd C go into a business as partners with the agreement that their shares of pro fit will be in the
proportion of their capitals . If A ’s capital : B ’s capital = 2:3, and B ’s capital : C ’s capital = 2 : 5 , find their shares in a profit of Rs . 3250.

1. Rs . 520, Rs . 7 80, Rs . 1 950
2. Rs . 5 40, Rs . 7 60, Rs . 1 950
3. Rs . 540, R s . 7 80, Rs . 1930
4. None of these

A : B = 2 : 3 = 4 : 6
B :C = 2 : 5 = 6 : 1 5
A : B : C = 4 : 6 : 1 5
A + B + C = 4 + 6 + 15 = 25

A’s share =	4	" 3250 = Rs . 520
	25

B’s share =	6	" 3250 = Rs . 780
	25

C’s share =	15	" 3250 = Rs . 1950
	25