Arun and Bhaskar invest in a business in the ratio 3:2. If 10% of the total profit goes to charity and Arun’s share is Rs. 900, what is the total profit?
A
1555.5
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B
1600.5
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C
1666.6
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D
1200.4
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Solution
The correct option is C 1666.6 Let the total profit be Rs. 100.
After paying to charity, Arun’s share = 90 * (3/5) = 54 Rs
If Arun's share is Rs. 54, total profit = Rs. 100.
If A's share Rs. 900, total profit = (100 /54) * 900 = 1666.67