Multiple choice

Rahul and Chetan invested in a business in the ratio 5 : 7. If 4% of the total profit was given as charity and the share of Rahul in the profit is Rs. 616, then what is the total profit?

  1. Rs. 1,230

  2. Rs. 1,540

  3. Rs. 1,631

  4. Rs. 1,730

  5. Rs. 1,856

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Let total profit be P. Profit after charity = 0.96P. Rahul's share = (5/12) * 0.96P = 616. 0.4P = 616. P = 616 / 0.4 = 1540.