The table gives, for seven companies A-G, each company's share of the total production cost, the split of its production between items I and II, and its percentage profit on each item. The total production cost of both items by all seven companies is Rs 25 crore.
| Company | Share of total production | Production ratio I:II | Profit on item I | Profit on item 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 total profit earned by company G for items I and II together?
ARs 78 lakh ✓ Correct
BRs 1.62 crore
CRs 7.8 crore
DRs 16.2 lakh
Correct answer: (A) Rs 78 lakh
Explanation
G's production cost is 12% of 25 crore = 3 crore; item I is one third of that, 1 crore, earning 30% = 30 lakh, and item II is two thirds, 2 crore, earning 24% = 48 lakh; the total profit is 78 lakh. Hence option A.
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