A, B and C entered into partnershp in a business. A got

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A, B and C entered into partnershp in a business. A got 3/5 of the profit. B and C distributed the remaining profit equally. if C got ₹ 400 less than A, the total profit was

1. ₹ 1600
2. ₹ 1200
3. ₹ 1000
4. ₹ 800

Correct Option: C

Let the total profit be ₹ N,
Then, A's share in profit = ₹ 3N/5
Remaining profit = N - 3N/5 = (5N - 3N) / 5 = 2N/5
∴ B's share in profit = ₹ N/5
C's share in profit = ₹ N/5

According to the question,
(3N/5 - N/5) = 400
2N/5 = 400; N = (400 x 5)/2 = ₹ 1000