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A is a working partner and B is a sleeping partner in the business. A puts in Rs.15000 and B Rs.25000, A receives 10% of the profit for managing the business the rest being divided in proportion of their capitals. Out of a total profit of Rs.9600, money received by A is?

Rs.4200
Rs.3200
Rs.2200
Rs.5200
Explanation:

A's investment:B's investment

15000:25000

15:25

3:5

So there are 3+5 = 8 parts of profit.

Total Profit=9600

A receives 10% of the profit

9600*10/100 = 960

Total Profit-A's 10% profit

9600 - 960 = 8640

So,

A's Share

=8640*3/8

= 3240

Therefore Total Amout Received by A is

= 3240 + 960

= 4200

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