A and B invest in a business in the ratio 3 : 2. If 5% of the total profit goes to charity and A's share is Rs. 855, the total profit is:

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A and B invest in a business in the ratio 3 : 2. If 5% of the total profit goes to charity and A's share is Rs. 855, the total profit is:

[A].	Rs. 1425
[B].	Rs. 1500
[C].	Rs. 1537.50
[D].	Rs. 1576

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Let the total profit be Rs. 100.

After paying to charity, A's share = Rs.		95 x	3		= Rs. 57.
			5

If A's share is Rs. 57, total profit = Rs. 100.

If A's share Rs. 855, total profit =		100	x 855		= 1500.
		57

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