Sameena invests Rs. 50,000 in a software venture, and Nida contributes Rs. 80,000 six months later. From a Rs. 24,500 profit after 3 years, what was Sameena’s portion?
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Answer: E. None of these
Explanation
Calculating the effective capital investment requires multiplying each partner's contributed amount by their active duration. Dividing the total profit according to this weighted investment ratio determines each person's exact earnings share. Comparing the calculated share against the provided options shows that the correct answer is not listed. Partnership profits are distributed proportionally based on the product of invested capital and time duration. Investments contributed mid-year accumulate profit over a proportionally shorter operational timeframe. Exam questions frequently include none of these as a valid distractor when calculated answers differ from options.
Venture capitalists calculate profit-sharing ratios based on both funding amount and investment duration. Business owners must account for variable timing when distributing dividends among seasonal investors. Careful evaluation of multiple-choice options prevents students from forcing incorrect answers when none fit. Option A represents an incorrect calculation that ignores the specific time weighting of the capital. Option B results from treating the investment periods as equal rather than adjusting for the six-month delay. Option C miscalculates the weighted ratio by applying faulty fraction multipliers to the initial capital.
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