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____ ?

A. 2000
B. 500
C. 1000
D. 1500


After paying to charity, A’s share  = (95*3/5) = Rs. 57.
If A’s share is Rs. 57, total profit = Rs. 100
If A’s share is Rs. 855, total profit  = (100/57*855) = 1500

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