Multiple choice

Shrikant and Vividh started a business investing Rs. 1,85,000 and Rs. 2,25,000, respectively. If Vividh's share in the profit earned by them is Rs. 9,000, what is the total profit earned by them together?

  1. Rs. 17,400

  2. Rs. 16,400

  3. Rs. 16,800

  4. Rs. 17,800

  5. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Ratio of investment = 185000 : 225000 = 185 : 225 = 37 : 45. Vividh's share is 45/(37+45) = 45/82 of total profit. 9000 = (45/82) * Total. Total = 9000 * 82 / 45 = 200 * 82 = 16400.

AI explanation

In a partnership, the profit sharing ratio equals the ratio of the investments, which is 185000 : 225000 or 37 : 45. If Vividh's share of 45 units equals Rs. 9,000, then one unit is worth Rs. 200. The total profit corresponds to 82 units (37 + 45), so the total profit is 82 * 200 = 16400. The total profit earned by them together is Rs. 16,400.

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