A and B invested ₹1,20,000 and ₹1,60,000 respectively. A remained for 10…

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A and B invested ₹1,20,000 and ₹1,60,000 respectively. A remained for 10 months and B for 7 months.
What is the total profit if B's share is ₹16,800?

  1. A.

    ₹34,800

  2. B.

    ₹34,000

  3. C.

    ₹10,000

  4. D.

    ₹10,500

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Correct answer: A

A's capital-time product is 120000 x 10 = 1200000, and B's is 160000 x 7 = 1120000. The ratio is 15:14. If B's 14 parts are Rs 16800, total 29 parts are Rs 34800.

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