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  1. 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
    1. $ 1600
    2. $ 1200
    3. $ 1000
    4. $ 800
Correct Option: C

Let the total profit be $ x.

∴ A ’s share in profit = $
3x
5

B ’s share in profit = $
x
5

and C ’s share in profit = $
x
5

According to the question,

2x
= 400
5

⇒ x =
400 × 5
= $ 1000
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