The Capital of A and B in a business are in a ratio 3 : 2. After donating 5% of the profit B receives ₹ 798. What is the total profit?
WBBSE
Class X
Mathematics
Partnership
02 Mark
2025
Let the total profit be P.
After donating 5%, the profit available for distribution is 95% of P, i.e., 0.95P.
Capital ratio = 3 : 2
Profit Ratio = 3 : 2
Profit Share of B = 2\over5 × 0.95P = 0.38P
According to Problem,
0.38 P = 798
or, P = 798\over0.38 = ₹ 2100.
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