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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 3600 and C received 6400 . Find the share of B.

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 3

Let A : B = x : y

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

Now, A : B : C = x² : xy : y²

ATQ,

⇒ x² = 3600 ⇒ x = 60, and

⇒ y²= 6400 ⇒ y = 80

Therefore, B's share = xy = 60 × 80 = 4800