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      Question

      Mr. X started a business by investing Rs. 7,200. After 5

      months, Mr. Y and Mr. Z joined with investments of Rs. 8,400 and Rs. 9,600 respectively. After 2 years, Y's profit is Rs. 60 less than X's. Find the total profit earned in 2 years.
      A Rs.2100 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Rs.3140 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Rs.2340 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Rs.1140 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      ATQ,

      Given: X invests โ‚น7200 for 24 months Y invests โ‚น8400 for 19 months (joined after 5 months) Z invests โ‚น9600 for 19 months Yโ€™s profit is โ‚น60 less than Xโ€™s Find total profit Calculate profit ratio (capital ร— time): X = 7200 ร— 24 = 172800 Y = 8400 ร— 19 = 159600 Z = 9600 ร— 19 = 182400 Simplify ratio: X:Y:Z = 172800:159600:182400 Divide all by 100 โ†’ 1728:1596:1824 Divide all by 12 โ†’ 144:133:152 Let 1 part = x Difference between X and Y = (144 โ€“ 133)x = 11x Given: 11x = 60 โ†’ x = 60/11 Total profit = (144 + 133 + 152) ร— x = 429 ร— (60/11) = 2340

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