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

The correct option is B Rs. 1500

Let the total profit be Rs. 100.
After paying to charity, A’s share=Rs. 95×35=Rs.57.
If A's share is Rs.57 then the total profit =Rs. 100.
If A’s share Rs. 855, let the total profit be Rs. x
Since, it is a direct variation, so x100=85557
⇒x=10057×855
=100×15
∴x=Rs. 1500.