Question

    'A' and 'B' invested in a business together. 'A', being

    the working partner, received Rs. 4,500 as commission. He then took 60% of the remaining profit, while 'B' received the rest. If 'B' received Rs. 8,000 less than 'A' (excluding commission), determine the total profit.
    A Rs. 44500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs. 42800 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 36000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs. 54200 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the total profit received by ‘A’ and ‘B’ be Rs. xAccording to the question,0.4(x – 4500) + 8000 = 0.6(x – 4500)Or, 0.2(x – 4500) = 8000Or, x – 4500 = 8000/0.2Or, x = 40000 + 4500 = 44500Therefore, total profit received = Rs. 44500

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