PROFITS = Ratio of investments
Srikant's share : VIVIDH's share = 185000 : 225000 = 37 : 45
Let Srikant's share = 37N
Vividh share = 45N
According to the question,
45N = 9000
N = 9000/45 = 200
Total PROFIT = 37N + 45N = 82N
= 82 x 200 = 16400