In a partnership, A, B, and C invest different amounts. A contributes $6300. From a total profit of $1050, A receives $540 and B receives $360. What is C's investment, assuming all partners invested for the same duration?

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$3780

$2700

$1750

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$1890

$1800

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The total profit is $1050. The shares of A, B, and C are $540, $360, and $150 respectively. This gives us the ratio A:B:C = 540:360:150, which simplifies…

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DhruvApr 26, 2025

thanks

What this question tests

What it tests

Your ability to convert between fractions, ratios, and decimals and to reason proportionally.

Common trap

Cross-multiplying incorrectly or mixing up the ratio parts — a part:part ratio is not a fraction of the whole.