Question

A and B invest in a business in the ratio 2 : 5. If 50% of the total profit goes to charity and A's share is Rs. 3.6 lakhs, the total profit is Rs. ______ lakhs.

Options

• 12.6

• 25.2

• 37.8

• 16.8

Answer 1

A and B invest in a business in the ratio 2 : 5. If 50% of the total profit goes to charity and A's share is Rs. 3.6 lakhs, the total profit is Rs. 25.2 lakhs.

Explanation:

A  :  B

2  :  5

⇒ : 2 → 3.6

: 7 → `1.8 xx 7 xx 2/1 = 25.2`