A and B invest in a business in the ratio 3 : 2. If 5% of the total profit goes to charity and A's share is Rs. 855, the total profit is:

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Let the total profit be Rs. 100. After paying to charity, A's share = Rs. ❨ 95 x 3

If A's share Rs. 855, total profit =	❨	100	x 855	❩	= 1500.
		57

After paying to charity, A's share = Rs.	❨	95 x	3	❩	= Rs. 57.
			5

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