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
E None of these 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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