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X, Y, and Z invested ₹50,000, ₹75,000, and ₹1,25,000 respectively in a business. If the total profit is ₹50,000, what is Y's share?

1. ₹ 10,000
2. ₹ 12,500
3. ₹ 15,000
4. ₹ 17,500

Correct answer: ₹ 15,000

Solution

The investment ratio is $50000:75000:125000 = 2:3:5$. Total parts = 10, so Y's share is $\frac{3}{10} \times 50000 = 15000$.

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