Question

    Akshay and Akhil invest in a business in the ratio 4:1.

    If 10% of the total profit goes to charity and Akshay's share is Rs. 864.Then find the total profit?
    A Rs.1500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.1900 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs.1750 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs.1200 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the total profit be x. After paying to charity, Akshay's share = 4/5 of 90% of x => 4/5*0.9x = 864 => x = 864*5/3.6 = 1200 Therefore, the total profit is Rs.1200.

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