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    X, Y and Z invested a sum in the ratio of 58 : 72 : 20, respectively. If they earned a total profit of Rs. 3,750 at the end of the year, what is the d
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    X, Y and Z invested a sum in the ratio of 58 : 72 : 20, respectively. If they earned a total profit of Rs. 3,750 at the end of the year, what is the difference between the shares of Y and Z?​

    A.

    Rs. 1,300

    B.

    Rs. 1,404

    C.

    Rs. 1,231

    D.

    Rs. 1,254

    Correct option is A

    Given:

    The ratio of investments of X, Y, and Z = 58 : 72 : 20

    Total profit = Rs. 3750

    Time period is the same for all (1 year)

    Formula Used:

    Individual Share = Individual RatioSum of Ratios×Total Profit \frac{\text{Individual Ratio}}{\text{Sum of Ratios}} \times \text{Total Profit}​​

    Solution:
    Sum of the ratio parts: 58 + 72 + 20 = 150

    Share of Y: 72150×3750\frac{72}{150} \times 3750​ = 1800

    Share of Z: 20150×3750\frac{20}{150} \times 3750  = 500

    Difference between shares of Y and Z:

    1800 - 500 = Rs. 1300

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