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:

• A. Rs. $1425$
• B. Rs. $1500$
• C. Rs. $1537.50$
• D. Rs. $1576$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Rs. $1500$

Let the total profit be Rs. $100$.
After paying to charity, $A$'s share $=$ Rs. $(95\times \frac{3}{5})=$ Rs. $57$.
If $A$'s share is Rs. $57$, total profit $=$ Rs. $100$.
If $A$'s share Rs. $855$, total profit $=(\frac{100}{57}\times 855)=1500$.