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A, B and C started a business by investing Rs. 13,750, Rs. 16,250 and Rs. 18,750, respectively. If B's share in the profit earned by them is Rs. 5,200, what is the total profit earned by them together?

A15,600

B17,500

C16,600

D18,200

Answer:

A. 15,600

Read Explanation:

Ratio of investment A ∶ B ∶ C = 13750 ∶ 16250 ∶ 18750 A ∶ B ∶ C = 11 ∶ 13 ∶ 15 Let profit of A be 11x, B be 13x and C be 15x B's share = 5200 13x = 5200 x = 5200/13 = 400 Total profit = 11x + 13x + 15x = 39x Total profit = Rs. (39 × 400) = Rs. 15,600


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