Question

Srishti and Anuj started a business investing amounts of Rs 1,85,000 and Rs 2,25,000 respectively. If Anuj's share in profit earned by them is Rs 9000, then what is the total profit earned by them together?

• A. Rs 17400
• B. Rs 16400
• C. Rs 16800
• D. Rs 17800

Hint:

Profit is divided in the ratio of investments unless otherwise stated.
Calculate the total profit by using one partner's share and their investment ratio.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Given:
Investment of Srishti = Rs 1,85,000
Investment of Anuj = Rs 2,25,000
Anuj's share of profit = Rs 9000
Step 1: Find profit ratio
Profit is divided in the ratio of investments:
$\text{Profit ratio} = 185000 : 225000 = 37 : 45$ (dividing by 5000)
Step 2: Calculate total profit
Let total profit = $P$
Anuj's share = $\frac{45}{37 + 45} \times P = \frac{45}{82} P$
Given Anuj's share = Rs 9000, so
$\frac{45}{82} P = 9000 \implies P = \frac{9000 \times 82}{45} = 16400$
So, total profit earned is Rs 16,400.