Multiple choice

A, B and C invested Rs 75000, Rs 90000, and Rs 105000 respectively for a business. If at the end of the year B gets Rs. 12000 as his profit share, then what was the total profit of that year?

  1. 30000

  2. 36000

  3. 39000

  4. 24000
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The investment ratio is A:B:C = 75000:90000:105000 = 25:30:35 = 5:6:7. B's share is 6/(5+6+7) = 6/18 = 1/3 of total profit. If B gets Rs. 12000, then total profit = 12000 × 3 = Rs. 36000. Options A, C, and D don't match this calculation.

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