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A, B and C entered into partnership in a business. A got (3 / 5) of the profit and B and C distributed the remaining profit equally. If C got $ 400 less than A, the total profit was
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- $ 1600
- $ 1200
- $ 1000
- $ 800
Correct Option: C
Let the total profit be $ x.
| ∴ A ’s share in profit = $ | 5 |
| B ’s share in profit = $ | 5 |
| and C ’s share in profit = $ | 5 |
According to the question,
| ⇒ | = 400 | 5 |
| ⇒ x = | = $ 1000 | 2 |
