Multiple choice

A, B and C started a business by investing Rs. 13,750, Rs. 16,250 and Rs. 18,750, respectively. If B's share in the profit earned by them is Rs. 5,200, what is the total profit (in Rs.) earned by them together?

  1. 15600

  2. 17500

  3. 16600

  4. 18200
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Explanation

Investments are in ratio 13,750 : 16,250 : 18,750 = 55 : 65 : 75 (dividing by 250). Total ratio parts = 195. B's share = 65/195 = 1/3 of total profit. If B's profit is Rs. 5,200, then total profit = 5,200 × 3 = Rs. 15,600.

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