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Ankit and Raju decided to start a business and they invested Rs. 5500 and Rs. 6500 respectively. After 11 months, the difference between their profits is Rs. 680. Find the total profit.

Updated On: Jan 16, 2026
  • Rs. 8160
  • Rs. 7260
  • Rs. 7000
  • Rs. 6500
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Ankit invested Rs. 5500 and Raju invested Rs. 6500 for 11 months. Their profit ratio is calculated by multiplying their investment by the time period.

The formula for profit is: Profit = Investment × Time

(1) Profit Ratio Calculation:

Ankit's proportional share: \(5500 \times 11 = 60500\)

Raju's proportional share: \(6500 \times 11 = 71500\)

Profit Ratio = 60500:71500, simplified to 121:143

(2) Total Profit Calculation (let total profit be \(x\)):

Profit distribution based on ratio:

Ankit's profit share = \(\frac{121}{121+143} \times x = \frac{121}{264} \times x\)

Raju's profit share = \(\frac{143}{264} \times x\)

The difference in their profits is \(Rs.680\):

\(\frac{143}{264} \times x - \frac{121}{264} \times x = 680\)

\(\frac{22}{264} \times x = 680\)

\(x = \frac{680 \times 264}{22}\)

\(x = 8160\)

Therefore, the total profit is Rs. 8160.

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