A and B contributed 2700 and 1800 respectively to start a business. They agreed to share the profit in the ratio 7:5 respectivel

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y. If the profit made was 900, Calculate B's share of the profit.

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den301095 [7] · Answer 1 · 2022-10-01T14:32:13+03:00

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Answer:

375

Step-by-step explanation:

let the ratio constant be 'x'

=>Profit ratio for A=7x

=>Profit ratio for B=5x

Profit=900 (Given)

Sum of the ratios=7x+5x=12x

Therefore,

Profit ratio for A=(7/12)x900=7x75=525

Profit ratio for B=(5/12)x900=7x75=375