A and B started a business together. Their investment is in the ratio 3:2. Out of the total profit made, 5% goes to charity. A gets Rs 855 as his share. What is the total profit?

Options
- Rs. 1425
- Rs. 1450
- Rs. 1500
- Rs. 1576

CORRECT ANSWER : Rs. 1500

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solution

let the total profit = x rs.
and 5% of profit goes to charity then remaining profit =x-(5/100)x =19x/20
given that a share =855

a share =(3/5)*19x/20=855

x=1500

G.venkata suresh reddy 08-11-2016 02:39 AM

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