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SSC CGL – Combined Graduate Level Examination · Question 69

C and D invested ₹1,40,000 and ₹1,80,000, respectively. C remained for 9 months and D for 8 months. If C's share in the profit is ₹18,900, what is the total profit?

  1. ₹40,500
  2. ₹36,000
  3. ₹34,200
  4. ₹38,400
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Answer: (A) ₹40,500

Explanation

C : D = 140×9 : 180×8 = 7 : 8. Total = 18,900 × 15/7 = ₹40,500.