Multiple choice

Satyendra, Rakesh and Jyoti started a business investing Rs. 10200, Rs. 13800 and Rs. 19200 respectively. At the end of year profit was Rs. 50400, what will be Rakesh's share?

  1. Rs. 11900

  2. Rs. 22400

  3. Rs. 16600

  4. Rs. 23800

  5. None of these
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Investments are 10200:13800:19200 = 51:69:96 (divide by 200). Rakesh's share = 69/(51+69+96) × 50400 = 69/216 × 50400 = 0.3194... × 50400 = Rs. 16100. This matches none of the given amounts (11900, 22400, 16600, 23800), so E is correct.

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