Most Asked Partnership Questions for RRB PO 2026, Check Concept to Solve it

Partnership Questions for RRB PO 2026 Exam: The RRB PO 2026 exam is around the corner, and aspirants are preparing for the Quantitative Aptitude section, which often includes questions from the Partnership topic. This topic is the most important topic under the Arithmetic section. Partnership questions test your ability to manage investments and profit-sharing among multiple business partners. In this article, we are providing the detailed concepts for Partnership along with their types, most asked patterns, shortcut tricks, and the most important questions that are asked in previous years. Candidates can check the detailed strategy in the article below, along with the important questions.

What is a Partnership?

A Partnership is a business arrangement where two or more individuals invest money or capital into a business and share the profits or losses according to the ratio of their investments and the time period they remain invested.

Key Elements of Partnership

1. Capital Investment: The amount of money each partner invests in the business.
2. Time Period: The duration for which the capital is invested, which affects the profit-sharing ratio in compound partnerships.
3. Profit/Loss Sharing Ratio: The ratio in which partners divide the profits or losses, determined by their investments and time periods.
4. Types of Partnerships:
   • Simple Partnership: All partners invest their capital for the same period, and profits/losses are shared in the ratio of their investments.
   • Compound Partnership: Partners invest their capital for different periods, and the profit/loss is shared based on the product of capital and time invested.

Partnership Formulas

The profit-sharing ratio is calculated as follows:

• Simple Partnership: Ratio of profits = Ratio of investments.
  • Example: If A invests ₹10,000 and B invests ₹20,000, the profit-sharing ratio is 10,000 : 20,000 = 1 : 2.
• Compound Partnership: Ratio of profits = Ratio of (Investment × Time).
  • Example: If A invests ₹10,000 for 12 months and B invests ₹20,000 for 6 months, the ratio is (10,000 × 12) : (20,000 × 6) = 120,000: 120,000 = 1:1.

Most Asked Partnership Questions for RRB PO 2026

Question 1: P and Q together started a business with investments of Rs. 8400 and Rs. 6500 respectively. After 6 months, P and Q increased their investments by 10% and 20% respectively. If at the end of a year, total profits in the business was Rs. 6388, then find the share of profit of P.

A) Rs. 3720

B) Rs. 3624

C) Rs. 3842

D) Rs. 3528

E) Rs. 3848

Question 2: Harvey, Mike and Donna started a firm together, where ratio of investment of Harvey and Mike is 5: x respectively while ratio of investment of Mike and Donna is 7:8 respectively. After 3 years, Donna receives Rs.6400 as profit out of total profit of Rs.19000. Find the value of x.             

A) 3

B) 4

C) 6

D) 7

E) 8

Question 3: A and B started a business with an initial investment of Rs. 2500 and Rs. 4500 respectively. If the total profit earned in the business after 2 years is Rs. 3920, then find the share of profit of A.

A) Rs. 1300

B) Rs. 1200

C) Rs. 1440

D) Rs. 1240

E) None of these

Question 4: Ram and Shyam are two friends. Shyam has 224 less than 8 times the amount that Ram has with him. If Ram has Rs. 67 with him and Monu has 25% of the amount which Shyam has, then find the amount Monu has with him.

A) Rs. 78

B) Rs. 82

C) Rs. 64

D) Rs. 72

E) None of these

Question 5: Rajan, Vivek and Govind started a business with initial investments of Rs. 3,200, Rs. 3,600 and Rs. 4,000 respectively. After one-year Rajan, Vivek and Govind madean additional investment of Rs. 1,600, Rs. 1,800 and Rs. 1,000 respectively. Find the profit share of Rajan after two years if the profit share of Vivek after two years is Rs. 7,020.

A) Rs. 6,240

B) Rs. 6,660

C) Rs. 7,020

D) Rs. 7,460 E) None of these

Based on the analysis of previous years’ papers, here are some frequently asked questions. Candidates can check the most asked partnership questions in the table below, along with the frequency and difficulty level:

Type of Question	Frequency	Difficulty
Profit Sharing based on Investment	High	Easy
Profit Sharing based on Investment & Time	High	Easy-Moderate
New Partner Joining/Old Leaving Mid-term	Medium	Moderate
Salary to Working Partner & Profit Split	Medium	Moderate

Partnership Question Types for RRB PO 2026

Based on previous years’ papers and exam trends, the following are the most common types of partnership questions asked in the IBPS RRB PO prelims and mains exam.

1. Basic Profit-Sharing Questions:
   • The basic profit-sharing question involves calculating the profit share of each partner based on their investments for the same time period.
   • Example Question: A and B start a business with investments of ₹15,000 and ₹25,000, respectively. If the total profit after one year is ₹20,000, find their individual shares.
     • Solution:
       • Ratio of investments = 15,000 : 25,000 = 3 : 5.
       • Total parts = 3 + 5 = 8.
       • A’s share = (3/8) × 20,000 = ₹7,500.
       • B’s share = (5/8) × 20,000 = ₹12,500.
2. Compound Partnership Questions:
   • These account for different investment periods.
   • Example Question: A invests ₹20,000 for 6 months, and B invests ₹30,000 for 4 months. If the total profit is ₹10,000, find their shares.
     • Solution:
       • Ratio of profits = (20,000 × 6) : (30,000 × 4) = 120,000 : 120,000 = 1 : 1.
       • A’s share = (1/2) × 10,000 = ₹5,000.
       • B’s share = (1/2) × 10,000 = ₹5,000.
3. Change in Investment Over Time:
   • These questions involve partners adding or withdrawing capital during the business period.
   • Example Question: A and B start a business with ₹10,000 and ₹15,000, respectively. After 4 months, A invests an additional ₹5,000. If the total profit after 12 months is ₹18,000, find their shares.
     • Solution:
       • A’s investment: (10,000 × 4) + (15,000 × 8) = 40,000 + 120,000 = 160,000.
       • B’s investment: 15,000 × 12 = 180,000.
       • Ratio of profits = 160,000 : 180,000 = 8 : 9.
       • Total parts = 8 + 9 = 17.
       • A’s share = (8/17) × 18,000 ≈ ₹8,471.
       • B’s share = (9/17) × 18,000 ≈ ₹9,529.
4. Partnership Admission or Withdrawal:
   • These involve a new partner joining or an existing partner leaving, affecting the profit-sharing ratio.
   • Example Question: A, B, and C invest ₹12,000, ₹18,000, and ₹20,000, respectively. After 7 months, C withdraws. If the total profit after 12 months is ₹30,000, find their shares.
     • Solution:
       • A’s investment: 12,000 × 12 = 144,000.
       • B’s investment: 18,000 × 12 = 216,000.
       • C’s investment: 20,000 × 5 = 100,000.
       • Ratio of profits = 144,000 : 216,000 : 100,000 = 36 : 54 : 25.
       • Total parts = 36 + 54 + 25 = 115.
       • A’s share = (36/115) × 30,000 ≈ ₹9,391.
       • B’s share = (54/115) × 30,000 ≈ ₹14,087.
       • C’s share = (25/115) × 30,000 ≈ ₹6,522.

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Strategies to Solve Partnership Questions

To excel in partnership questions for the RRB PO 2026 exam, follow these strategies:

1. Understand the Question Type:
   • Identify whether it’s a simple or compound partnership and whether there are changes in investment or special profit-sharing ratios.
2. Use Ratios Efficiently:
   • Convert investments and time periods into ratios to simplify calculations. For compound partnerships, always multiply investment by time.
3. Practice Time Management:
   • Partnership questions can be calculation-intensive. Practice solving 50–60 questions daily to improve speed and accuracy, especially under timed conditions.
4. Solve Previous Year Papers:
   • Solve previous years’ RRB PO papers to understand question patterns and difficulty levels. Focus on questions from 2020–2024 for the latest trends.
5. Use Shortcuts:
   • For compound partnerships, calculate the investment-time product directly to save time. For example, instead of computing full amounts, work with simplified ratios.
6. Mock Tests and Topic-Wise Practice:
   • Take at least 1–2 full-length mock tests weekly, along with the topic-wise quizzes on partnerships. Analyse your performance to identify weak areas.
7. Revise Formulas:
   • Memorise and revise key formulas for simple and compound partnerships. Create concise notes for quick reference.

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