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    Question

    ‘K’ and ‘L’ formed a business investing in the

    ratio 8:7 for 3 years. They decide to give 12% of the profit to a community development fund. If K’s share of the remaining profit is Rs. 3168, find the total profit generated from their business.
    A 3520 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 6750 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 7452 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 6000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Investment ratio is 8:7. Let total profit be Rs. 100z. Profit for distribution after donation = 0.88 × 100z = Rs. 88z. K’s share = 88z × (8/15) = Rs. 46.93z. 46.93z = 3168. z = 67.5. Total profit = 100z = Rs. 6750.

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