The following table embodies the details about the profits (in Rupees Lakhs)…

2024

The following table embodies the details about the profits (in Rupees Lakhs) earned by five Retail Stores A-E during the years 2018-2023. Based on the data in the table, answer the questions that follow.

Store-wise Details of Profit

Store

Profit (in ₹ Lakh) earned in the year 2018

Profit (in ₹ Lakh) earned in the year 2019

Profit (in ₹ Lakh) earned in the year 2020

Profit (in ₹ Lakh) earned in the year 2021

Profit (in ₹ Lakh) earned in the year 2022

Profit (in ₹ Lakh) earned in the year 2023

A

12

18

24

21

15

30

B

9

15

18

12

21

24

C

27

33

24

21

30

36

D

15

12

18

9

21

9

E

18

21

15

15

12

24

Note: Profit = Income – Investment

Owner of store C invests ₹ 9 lakh in 2021. What should be the investment of D in the same year to get an income which is double than that of store C?

  1. A.

    ₹ 51 lakh

  2. B.

    ₹ 6 lakh

  3. C.

    ₹ 50000

  4. D.

    ₹ 33 lakh

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Correct answer: A

1. Find Store C's profit in 2021 from the table: ₹ 21 lakh.

2. Calculate Store C's income: Income = Profit + Investment = 21 + 9 = ₹ 30 lakh.

3. Determine the target income for Store D: Double of C's income = 2 × 30 = ₹ 60 lakh.

4. Find Store D's profit in 2021 from the table: ₹ 9 lakh.

5. Calculate required investment for Store D: Investment = Income - Profit = 60 - 9 = ₹ 51 lakh.

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