Three individuals form a partnership and agree to divide the profits equally. X invests $4,500, Y invests $4,500, and Z invests $1,000. If the profits are $1,500, how much less does X receive than if the profits were divided in proportion to the amount invested?

Question

Three individuals form a partnership and agree to divide the profits equally.  X invests $4,500, Y invests $4,500, and Z invests $1,000.  If the profits are $1,500, how much less does X receive than if the profits were divided in proportion to the amount invested?

Steve · Accepted Answer

Equal divisions: x receives $500 Proportional: x receives 4500/(4500+4500+1000) * 1500 = $675