Three friends, A, B, and C, start a business with investments in the ratio of 2:3:5, respectively. A invested $10,000, and all three of them agree to share profits in the ratio of their investments. a. Calculate C's investment.

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Three friends, A, B, and C, start a business with investments in the ratio of 2:3:5,
respectively. A invested $10,000, and all three of them agree to share profits in the ratio
of their investments.
a. Calculate C's investment.
Round to the nearest cent
b. If A's profit was $56,000 in the first year, calculate B's profit.
Round to the nearest cent
Transcribed Image Text:Three friends, A, B, and C, start a business with investments in the ratio of 2:3:5, respectively. A invested $10,000, and all three of them agree to share profits in the ratio of their investments. a. Calculate C's investment. Round to the nearest cent b. If A's profit was $56,000 in the first year, calculate B's profit. Round to the nearest cent
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