Question

    Three persons A, B and C invested different amounts in a

    business, which are in A.P. The amount invested by B is Rs. 3000 more than that of A. C invested the highest amount. Find the total profit received if all of them invested their sum for equal duration and A invested Rs. 10000 for 4 months and received Rs. 1500 as profit.
    A Rs. 5800 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs. 5850 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 5950 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs. 5750 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Rs. 5890 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Ratio of profits received by A, B and C= (10000 × 4):(13000 × 4):(16000 × 4) = 10:13:16 Therefore, total profit received = 1500 × (10 + 13 + 16)/10 = Rs. 5850

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