Three investors, A, B, and C, divide the profits from a business enterprise in the ratio of 5 : 7 : 8, respectively. If investor A earned $ 2,500, how much money did investors B and C earn in total?	Choose the correct answer: A) $4,000 B) $4,900 C) $7,500 D) $9,500 E) $10,500
Let profit for A = 5x   profit for B = 7x   profit for $7,500 = 8x   Investor A earned = 2500   5x = 2500=&gt;x=500   Total profit for B and $7,500 = 7x+ 8x = 15x   Therefore , 15x 7 + 8= 
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15x   Therefore , 15x= 15*500 = 7,500   Answer $7,500
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Three investors, A, B, and C, divide the profits from a business enterprise in the ratio of 5 : 7 : 8, respectively. If investor A earned $ 2,500, how much money did investors B and C earn in total?