Multiple choice

Ratio of investment of A, B and C is 5:4:9 and ratio of their investment time is 12:9:10. If profit share of B is Rs. 1548, find total profit.

  1. 8432

  2. 7998

  3. 7667

  4. 8242
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Profit is distributed in proportion to investment × time. A's effective investment = 5 × 12 = 60. B's effective investment = 4 × 9 = 36. C's effective investment = 9 × 10 = 90. The ratio is 60:36:90 = 10:6:15 (dividing by 6). Total parts = 10+6+15 = 31. B's share is 6/31 of total profit. If B gets Rs. 1548, then total profit = 1548 × 31/6 = Rs. 7998. Option A (8432) and D (8242) are incorrect, C (7667) doesn't match the calculation.

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