Difficulty: Medium
Correct Answer: ₹ 3937.5
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
In partnerships with a managing partner, a fixed percentage of the total profit may be paid as commission before the remainder is split by capital ratios. This two-stage allocation must be handled sequentially to avoid errors in the final amounts received by each partner.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
First deduct the 10% commission from total profit; then share the balance by the capital ratio. Add the commission back to Anil’s share from the remainder to get his total receipt.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Verification / Alternative check:
Vimal’s share of balance = 8,100 * (5/8) = ₹ 5,062.50. Sum with Anil’s 3,937.50 equals ₹ 9,000 total profit, confirming correctness.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
₹ 4,500, ₹ 4,800, and ₹ 4,600 assume different commission handling or equal division; ₹ 4,200 miscomputes the capital-based split.
Common Pitfalls:
Sharing first then taking commission, or taking 10% of the remaining profit rather than 10% of the total, as specified.
Final Answer:
₹ 3937.5
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