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Prakhar and Riya together invested ₹35,600 in a business. At the end of the year, out of a total profit of ₹5,000, Prakhar's share was ₹2,300. What wa
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Prakhar and Riya together invested ₹35,600 in a business. At the end of the year, out of a total profit of ₹5,000, Prakhar's share was ₹2,300. What was Prakhar's investment?

A.

₹16,235

B.

₹16,390

C.

₹16,376

D.

₹16,675

Correct option is C

Given
Total Investment = ₹35600
Total Profit = ₹5000
Prakhar's Profit = ₹2300
Formula Used
Individual Investment = Total Investment ×Individual ProfitTotal Profit\times \frac{\text{Individual Profit}}{\text{Total Profit}}​​
Solution
Prakhar's Profit Ratio = 23005000=2350\frac{2300}{5000} = \frac{23}{50}​​
Prakhar's Investment = 2350×35600 \frac{23}{50} \times 35600​​
Prakhar's Investment = 23×712=16376 23 \times 712 = 16376​​
Final Answer
So the correct answer is (c)

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