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A and B invest in a business in the ratio 3 : 2. If 5% of the total profit goes to charity and A's share is Rs. 855, the total profit is:

  • Option 1)

    Rs. 1425

  • Option 2)

    Rs. 1500

  • Option 3)

    Rs. 1537.50    

  • Option 4)

    Rs. 1576

  • Option 5)

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Let \, the\, total\, profit \, be \, Rs. 100

After\, paying \, to \, charity,\, A's\, share = Rs. \left ( 95\ast 3/5 \right ) = Rs 57

If \, A's\: share \: is\: Rs. 57,\: total \: profit= Rs 100

If\: A's\: share \: is\: Rs 855, \: Total \: profit = \left ( 100/57 \ast 855 \right ) = Rs. 1500

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