Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Profit and Loss

Question:

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?

Options:

1,600

1,800

1,500

1,200

Correct Answer:

1,600

Explanation:

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