If the investment of A and B in a business is Rs.5000 and Rs.3000 respectively for equal time, the total profit is Rs.160. Find the profit earned by A.

Rs.80

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Rs.100

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Rs.60

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Rs.70

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Rs.90

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Solution

The correct option is B
Rs.100

Profit earned by A = $\frac{5000}{5000 + 3000} \times$ 160

= Rs.100

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If the investment of A and B in a business is Rs.5000 and Rs.3000 respectively for equal time, the total profit is Rs.160. Find the profit earned by A.

The correct option is B Rs.100 Profit earned by A = 50005000+3000× 160 = Rs.100

The correct option is B
Rs.100

Profit earned by A = $\frac{5000}{5000 + 3000} \times$ 160

= Rs.100