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Shubha and Shivani started a business. Shubha invested ₹15000 and Shivani invested ₹45000.

They made a profit of ₹ 6600 and they divided it in the ratio of their investments. How much did Shubha get?


A

₹ 1850

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₹ 2200

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₹ 1650

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₹ 1800

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Solution

The correct option is C

₹ 1650


The ratio of investments = 15000 : 45000 = 1 : 3

Let Shubha's share in the profit be x and Shivani's be 3x.

x + 3x = 6600

4x = 6600

x = 66004 = ₹ 1650

Hence Shubha gets ₹ 1650


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