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    Question

    X, Y, and Z started a business investing amounts of

    ₹2,410, ₹850, and ₹860, respectively. If Y's share in the profit earned by them is ₹1,173, what is the difference in the profit (in ₹) earned by X and Z?  
    A ₹2,138 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B ₹2,141 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C ₹2,139 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D ₹2,136 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    - Investment ratio: X:Y:Z = 2410 : 850 : 860 = 241 : 85 : 86.   - Y's profit: 85 units = ₹1,173 → 1 unit = ₹13.8.   - Difference (X - Z): (241 - 86) × 13.8 = 155 × 13.8 ≈ ₹2,139.  

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