Multiple choice

A, B and C started a business together. The respective ratio of investment of A and B was 3: 5 and the respective ratio of investments of B and C was 10: 13. If at the end of the year C received Rs 17628 and his share of annual profit, what was the total annual profit earned by all of them together?

  1. 39324

  2. 38268

  3. 39672

  4. 36564

  5. 38952
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A Correct answer
Explanation

A:B = 3:5 and B:C = 10:13. To combine, make B equal: A:B = 6:10 (multiply by 2), so A:B:C = 6:10:13. C's share = 13/29 of total profit. Given C received Rs 17628, total profit = 17628 × 29/13 = 17628 × 29 ÷ 13 = 39324. Option A is correct.

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