Multiple choice

$A$ and $B$ are business partners. $A$ receives $38\%$ of the profit. If $B$'s share was Rs. $15500$ in a particular year. Find the total that year.

  1. $12500$
  2. $25000$
  3. $30000$
  4. $32500$
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B Correct answer
Explanation

If A receives 38 percent, B receives 100 - 38 = 62 percent. Given 62 percent of total profit = 15500, then total profit = 15500 / 0.62 = 25000.

AI explanation

Since A receives 38% of the profit, B's share is 62% of the total profit. Given B's share is 15500, let the total profit be X. Then, 62% of X = 15500, so X = 15500 / 0.62 = 25000. The total profit is Rs. 25000.

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