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A invests Rs. 5000 and B invests Rs. 8000 in a business for the same period. If the total profit is Rs. 5200, what is B's share of the profit? (answer in Rs.)

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  • A3000
  • B3200
  • C3400
  • D2000

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Profit ratio = 5000 : 8000 = 5 : 8, total 13 parts. Each part = 5200/13 = 400. .
Answer: B) 3200

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