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Q · PartnershipMedium · 45s
A and B invest in a business in the ratio 5:2 in a business. If 16% of the total profit goes to charity and the share of A is rupees. 660, find the total profit?
TopicPartnership
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
From TestChapter Test 1 (Chapter Test)
Test Duration30 min
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Let’s assume that the total profit is 100%,
If 16% of the profit goes to charity, then the remaining profit will be 84%.
Part of A = 5/7 x 84% = 60% = 660 rupees
1% = 11 rupees
100%= 1100 rupees
Final Answer: Option D — 11000 rupees