A and B invest some amount of money in a scheme for equal period of time. The profit earned by A is Rs.3200 and the investment of A is twice that of B.
What is the total profit earned by A and B?

Rs.6000

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Rs.6400

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Rs.4800

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Rs.7200

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Solution

The correct option is C
Rs.4800

Let the investment of B be x.
Investment of A is 2x.
Let the total profit earned be y.
Profit earned by A $\to \frac{2 x}{3 x} \times y = 3200 ∴ y = R s .4800$

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A and B invest some amount of money in a scheme for equal period of time. The profit earned by A is Rs.3200 and the investment of A is twice that of B. What is the total profit earned by A and B?

The correct option is C Rs.4800 Let the investment of B be x. Investment of A is 2x. Let the total profit earned be y. Profit earned by A →2x3x×y=3200∴ y=Rs.4800

A and B invest some amount of money in a scheme for equal period of time. The profit earned by A is Rs.3200 and the investment of A is twice that of B.
What is the total profit earned by A and B?

The correct option is C
Rs.4800

Let the investment of B be x.
Investment of A is 2x.
Let the total profit earned be y.
Profit earned by A $\to \frac{2 x}{3 x} \times y = 3200 ∴ y = R s .4800$