The ratio of capitals of three persons is 3:8:5,and the profit of 1st person is Re.60 less than that of the 3rd person Calculate the total profit in the business.
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Ratio of capitals of 3 persons = 3:8:5
Ratio of profits of 3 persons=3:8:5
Let profit of 1st person =rs.3x
Profit of 2nd person=rs.8x
Profit of 3rd person =rs 5x
Total profit = rs (3x +8x+5x) = rs . 16x
Now ,5x -3x =60 or 2x =60 .^.(therefore) x = 30
Total profit = 16x=rs(16×30) =rs 480
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