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P and Q started a business by investing Rs.9000 and Rs.7500 respectively. After 5 months, Q increased his investment by a certain percentage such that at the end of 1 year, the profit shares of P and Q were equal. By how much percentage did Q increased his investment?

Q: Answer-P and Q started a business by investing Rs.9000 and Rs.7500 respectively. After 5 months, Q increase...

Let the increased investment amount of Q Rs.x Ratio of profit shares of P and Q 9000 x 12 7500 x 5 7y 11 So, 108000 45000 7x x 9000 Increase in investment of Q 9000 7500 Rs.1500 Required 15007500 x 100 20

A 20%

B 35%

C 50%

D 60%

E None of these

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