hree indviduals form a partnership and agree to divide the profits equally. X invests $6,500, Y invests $2,000, and Z invests $1,500. If the profits are $3,000,

Question

hree indviduals form a partnership and agree to divide the profits equally. X invests $6,500, Y invests $2,000, and Z invests $1,500. If the profits are $3,000, how much less does X receive then if the profits were divided in proportion to the amount invested?

Answer 1

The three have invested $10,000 and so if the profits ($3000) are shared  proportionally to the investment, X's share is 65/100 of 3000 or $1950, Y's share is 20/100 of 3000 or $600 and Y's share is 15/100 of 3000 or $450.