A and B invest in a business in the ratio 3 : 2. If 5% of the total p…

Question

A and B invest in a business in the ratio 3 : 2. If 5% of the total profit goes to charity and A's share is Rs. 855, the total profit is:

Accepted Answer

Option B. Rs. 1500. Answer & Solution Answer: Option B Solution: & Let\, the\, total\, profit\, be\, Rs .\, 100 & After\, paying\, to\, charity,\, A's\, share & = Rs.\, ( 95 × 3/5 ) = Rs.\,57 & If\, A's\, share\, is\,Rs.\,57, & Total\, profit = Rs.\,100 & If\, A's\, share\,Rs.\,855, & Total\, profi…