2021 · Q75
A, B and C start a business by investing ₹7,000, ₹8,000 and ₹12,000 respectively. After a year, B gets 3,200 as his share of profit. What is the total profit?
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- A16,600
- B10,000
- C21,600
- D10,800
Explanation
Profits are shared in the ratio of investments: 7000 : 8000 : 12000 = 7 : 8 : 12, totalling 27 parts. B's share corresponds to 8 parts and equals 3200, so one part is 400. The total profit is 27 x 400 = 10,800. Hence option D is correct.