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P, Q and R invested Rs. 45000, Rs. 70000 and Rs. 90000 respectively to start a business. At the end of 2 years, they earned a profit of Rs.164000. What will be Q’s share in the profit ?

a) Rs. 36000
b) Rs. 56000
c) Rs. 64000
d) Rs. 72000

Answer: b
Explanation:
$$\eqalign{ & {\text{P}}:{\text{Q}}:{\text{R}} \cr & = 45000:70000:90000 \cr & = 9:14:18 \cr & {\text{Q’s share}} = {\text{Rs}}{\text{.}}\left( {164000 \times \frac{{14}}{{41}}} \right) \cr & = {\text{Rs. }}{\text{56000}} \cr} $$

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