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In a business, A and B gained some amount in a certain ratio, and B a…

In a business, A and B gained some amount in a certain ratio, and B and C received the profit in the ratio as that of A and B. If A received 14400 and C received 2500. Find the share of B.

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 4

Let A : B = x : y

then, B : C = x : y ..... (ATQ)

Now, A : B : C = x² : xy : y²

ATQ,

⇒ x² = 14400 ⇒ x = 120, and

⇒ y²= 2500 ⇒ y = 50

Therefore, B's share = xy = 120 ×50 = 6000