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A, B and C started a business investing amounts of Rs. 13,750, Rs. 16,250 and Rs. 18,750 respectively. lf B's share in the profit earned by them is Rs. 5,200. what is the difference in the profit (in Rs.) earned by A and C ?

A1,200

B1,600

C1,800

D1,500

Answer:

B. 1,600

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Solution: Given: A, B and C started a business investing amounts of Rs. 13,750, Rs. 16,250 and Rs. 18,750 respectively. Concept Used: In the partnership business profit is distributed in the ratio of their Investment. Calculation: 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 ∴ The difference in the profit earned by A and C is Rs. 1600.


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