Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

during the shooting of a film Mallika was asked a question by journalist. If your earlier movie A budgeted 50 corore has earned a profit of 10%. and as procucer has promised you 10% of the profit as fee. and you have already been paid 20% of the fee as signing amount. How much payment has to be made to you now. Mallika is bemused with maths and need your help. How much she need to get from producer.

  1. 30 lacs

  2. 40 lacs

  3. 50 lacs

  4. she should ask himesh

  5. How can her movie earn a profit?

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Profit = 10% of 50 crore = 5 crore. Fee = 10% of profit = 50 lakhs. Signing amount paid = 20% of fee = 10 lakhs. Remaining payment = 50 lakhs - 10 lakhs = 40 lakhs. Therefore, the producer owes Mallika 40 lakhs.