In a partnership business, the capital of A is 1\frac{1}{2} times that of B. At the end of the year if B gets ₹ 1,500 as a share of the profit, find the share of A.
WBBSE
Class X
Mathematics
Partnership
02 Mark
2023
Capiatal ratio of A and B = \frac{3}{2} : 1 = 3 : 2
Sum of ratio = 3 + 2= 5
Profit share of B = ₹ 1500
Let P be the total profit
or, \frac{2}{5} × P = ₹ 1500
or, P = ₹ 1500 × \frac{5}{2} = ₹ 3750
Profit share of A = \frac{3}{5} × 3750 = ₹ 2250
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