Aptitude - Partnership - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Partnership - General Questions (Q.No. 1)
1.
A and B invest in a business in the ratio 3 : 2. If 5% of the total profit goes to charity and A's share is Rs. 855, the total profit is:
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Let the total profit be Rs. 100.
| After paying to charity, A's share = Rs. |  |
95 x | 3 |  |
= Rs. 57. |
| 5 |
If A's share is Rs. 57, total profit = Rs. 100.
| If A's share Rs. 855, total profit = | |
100 | x 855 | |
= 1500. |
| 57 |
Discussion:
98 comments Page 8 of 10.
Usha said:
1 decade ago
Why we are calculating by 100/57 why dont we take 57/100?
Indu said:
1 decade ago
Why we take 100/57 instead of 57/100? it is so confusing.
Sathish said:
1 decade ago
Why we are taking 100/57 at last step, No one tell above?
Aftab afridi said:
8 years ago
Why we are taking 100/57 at last step? Please explain it.
Prem said:
1 decade ago
3 = 855.
2 = ?
=> 855*2 = 1500.
B's share is 1500.
2 = ?
=> 855*2 = 1500.
B's share is 1500.
Sundar said:
7 years ago
Why 3/5 is considered here? Please explain in detail.
Manu said:
1 decade ago
Please. Give me details of calculations step by step.
Jaz said:
1 decade ago
A share s 3 and B share s 2...so totally 3+2=5
Rama Krishna Reddy said:
7 years ago
Nice explanation, Thanks @Rama Krishna Reddy.
Pranjal said:
9 years ago
Why can't we do it like 3/2 x 5/100X = 855?
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