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. 15000 for 4 months and received Rs. 1800 as profit.
    A 6380 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 6780 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 6400 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 6750 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 6480 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Ratio of profits received by A, B and C= (15000 × 4):(18000 × 4):(21000 × 4) = 5:6:7 Therefore, total profit received = 1800 × (5 + 6 + 7)/5 = Rs. 6480

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