A and B contribute to a business investment in the ratio 3:5. They earn a profit of 64,000. A is a working partner and receives 10% of the profit extra. What is A's total share?

26,500

28,000

38,500

36,000

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2025 • 12 Sep, 2025 • Second Shift

A and B contribute to a business investment in the ratio 3:5. They earn a profit of 64,000. A is a working partner and receives 10% of the profit extra. What is A's total share?

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28,000

10% of 64k = 6400 (for A). Remaining 57600 distributed in 3:5. A gets 6400 + (3/8)*57600 = 6400 + 21600 = 28000.[span_54](start_span)[span_54](end_span)...

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10% of 64k = 6400 (for A). Remaining 57600 distributed in 3 ▼

5. A gets 6400 + (3/8)*57600 = 6400 + 21600 = 28000.[span_54](start_span)[span_54](end_span)

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A and B contribute to a business investment in the ratio 3:5. They earn a profit of 64,000. A is a working partner and receives 10% of the profit extra. What is A's total share?