Question 95

X and Y invested in a business with their capitals respectively in the ratio of 3:2. After deducting 10% of the total profit for taxes if Ys share of profit is Rs. 6.480, then the total profit (in thousandsof Rs.) is

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let the total profit is = x Rs 

then after the 10%  deducting the taxes the profits is  = 0.9x 

then the ratio of given profit in between A and B = 3 : 2 

then  in according to the question 

      0.9x $$\times$$ $$\frac{2}{5}$$ = 6480 

                                                   x  = 72 $$\times$$250 

                                                   x  = 18000 Rs  Answer  

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