1.  A and B invest in a business in the ratio 3 : 2. If 5% of the total profit goes to charity and A's share is ₹ 855, the total profit is:
A. ₹ 1425
B. ₹ 1500
C. ₹ 1537.50
D. ₹ 1576

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Let the total profit be ₹ 100.

After paying to charity, A's share :

= ₹ 95 x 3 = ₹ 57.
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If A's share is ₹ 57, total profit = ₹ 100.

If A's share ₹ 855, total profit :

= 100 x 855 = 1500.
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