Multiple choice

P and Q invest in a business in the ratio 3 : 4. If 5% of the total profit goes to charity and P' s share is Rs.855, the total profit (in rupees) is P और Q एक व्यापार में 3 : 4 के अनुपात में निवेश करते हैं | यदि कुल लाभ का 5% दान में जाता है और P का हिस्सा 855 रु. है, कुल लाभ (रु. में) है

  1. 1425

  2. 2100

  3. 1537.50

  4. 1576
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B Correct answer
Explanation

After 5% charity deduction, 95% of profit remains to be shared. P's share is 3/(3+4) = 3/7 of this remaining amount. So 3/7 × 0.95 × Total Profit = 855. Solving: Total Profit = 855 × 7 / (3 × 0.95) = 2100. Option B is correct.

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