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A, B and C started a business investing amounts of ₹ 13,750, ₹ 16,250 and ₹ 18,750, respectively. If B’s share in the profit earned by them is ₹ 5,200, what is the difference in the profit (in ₹) earned by A and C? |
1,600 1,800 1,500 1,200 |
1,600 |
Ratio of investment of A, B and C is 13750 : 16250 : 18750 ⇒ 11 : 13 : 15 B's share is 13 units = 5200 ⇒ 1 unit = 400 Difference in the profit earned by A and C is (15 - 11) = 4 unit 1 unit = Rs. 400 ⇒ 4 unit = Rs. 400 × 4 = Rs. 1600 |