The annul profits of a transport business were divided between the partners A and B in the ratio 3 : 5. If B received N3000 more than A, the total profit was
A
N5000
B
N1800
C
N12000
D
N24000
E
N8000
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
A : B = 3 : 5
Total ratio = 3 + 5 = 8
Let rept, the total profit, A receives \(\frac{3x}{8}\)
\(\frac{5x}{8}\) - \(\frac{3}{x}\) = 3000
\(\frac{5x}{8}\) - \(\frac{3x}{8}\) = 3000
= \(\frac{2x}{8}\)
= 3000
2x = 2400
x = 1200
N12,000
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32651)