Question : A, B, and C started a business by investing INR 9,000, INR 18,000 and INR 21,000, respectively. If B's share in the profit earned by them is INR 759, then the total profit earned by them together is:
Option 1: INR 2,808
Option 2: INR 2,024
Option 3: INR 2,504
Option 4: INR 2,208
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Correct Answer: INR 2,024
Solution :
Ratio of investment
A : B : C = 9000 : 18000 : 21000
⇒ A : B : C = 3 : 6 : 7
Let $x$ be the whole profit.
According to the question,
B's share = 759
⇒ $\frac{6x}{3+6+7} = 759$
⇒ $x = \frac{759×16}{6} = 2024$
Hence, the correct answer is INR 2,024.
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