A, B and C entered into partnership in a business. A got 3/5 of profit. B and C distributed the remaining profit equally. If C got Rs. 400 less than A, the total profit was.

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Asked: January 15, 20222022-01-15T13:42:21+05:30 2022-01-15T13:42:21+05:30Category: Number Puzzles

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Mighty Ashish · Answer 1 · 2022-01-15T13:42:54+05:30

Explanation:

Let the total profit be Rs.x.

Then , A’s share in profit = Rs.35x

Remaining profit = x− 3\5x= 5x−3x\ 5= 2x\5

B’s share in profit = Rs. x\5

C’s share in profit = Rs. x\5

According to the question, (3x\5 − x\5)=400

2x\ 5=400

X = 400×5\ 2 = Rs.1000