For seven companies A–G: percent of total production cost, I:II production cost ratio, and profit % on items I and II. Total production cost = Rs 50 crore.
| Company | Cost (%) | I:II | Profit I (%) | Profit II (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 15 | 2:3 | 25 | 20 |
| B | 11 | 3:2 | 32 | 35 |
| C | 22 | 4:1 | 20 | 22 |
| D | 8 | 3:5 | 15 | 25 |
| E | 27 | 5:3 | 28 | 30 |
| F | 5 | 1:4 | 35 | 25 |
| G | 12 | 1:2 | 30 | 24 |
What is the sum total of the profit earned by Company B on the production of item I and the profit earned by Company A on the production of item II?
The combined profit is Rs. 1.956 crores.
Company B holds 11 percent of 50 crores, split 3 by 5 for item I, giving 3.3 crores.
Its item I profit at 32 percent is 3.3 crores times 0.32, which is about 1.056 crores.
Company A holds 15 percent, split 3 by 5 for item II, giving 4.5 crores.
Its item II profit at 20 percent is 4.5 crores times 0.20, which is 0.9 crores.
Adding 1.056 crores and 0.9 crores gives 1.956 crores.
Each profit is the item cost multiplied by its own profit percentage.
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