In a business, the profits of A and B are in the same ratio as the profits of B and C. If A receives Rs 4,900 and C receives Rs 1,600, find the share of B.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Rs 2,800
If A : B \(=\) B : C, then B is the mean proportional of A and C, so \(B^{2}=A\times C\).
\(B^{2}=4900\times1600\)
\(B=70\times40=2800\) (a share cannot be negative)
B’s share is Rs 2,800.