SSC CGL – Combined Graduate Level Examination · Question 56
X invests ₹25,000 and Y invests ₹40,000 in a business. X receives an additional 15% bonus (on his share) for administration work. The total profit is ₹75,000. What is X's share (approximate)?
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Answer: (B) ₹33,173
Explanation
X's capital share = 5/13 × 75,000 ≈ 28,846; with a 15% bonus that is ≈ ₹33,173 (as per the key's interpretation).