Puzzle #07:
Two partners named A and B have decided to take Mr. C into partnership. A has 112 times as much capital invested in the businesses as B, and C has to pay down 2,5000.00, which sum shall be divided between A and B, so that the three partners shall have an equal interest in the business.
How shall the sum be divided?
Explanation:
Let’s assume all will continue the business with 25000 each, so as to have equal interest. This means the business worth is 25000 + 25000 + 25000 = 75000.
As per the question, A has invested (1 1/2) times than B.
So, A = (3/2) B that is (3/2) B + B = 75000
B has invested 30000. And A has invested 45000
Hence, C has to pay 20000 to A and 5000 to B.
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