Let the total profit of both companies be denoted by x.

Therefore, 40% * x = 0.4 * x = $60000

So x = $60000 / 0.4 = $150000.

If Company B gets 60 % of the profits, it gets 60% of $150000, which is 0.6 * $150000 = $<<0.6*150000=90000>>90000.

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Company A and Company B merge. Company A receives 60% of the combined profits under the new merger, and company B receives 40% of the profits. If company B gets a total of $60000 in profit, how much does company A get?
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Company A and Company B merge. Company A receives 60% of the combined profits under the new merger, and company B receives 40% of the profits. If company B gets a total of $60000 in profit, how much does company A get?
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