Question

When 18% dividend from the net profit was distributed by a Publication House, the
total dividend amounts to Rs 13,64,400. Find the net profit of the Publication House.
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Answer 1

Given:

Total amount of dividend = 1364400Rs

Dividend distributed from the net profit = 18%

To Find:

Let the Profit gained from dividend = x

ATQ

→18% of x = 18% of 1364400-y

→18/100× x = 18/100 × 1364400 - y

→ 18/100x ÷ 18/100 = 1364400 - y

→ x = 1364400 - y