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P and Q started a business by investing Rs.8000 and Rs.6400 respectively. After 7 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?

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Let the increased investment amount of Q Rs.x Ratio of profit shares of P and Q 8000 x 12 6400 x 7 5y 11 So, 96000 38400 5x x 11520 Increase in investment of Q 11520 6400 Rs.5120 Required 51206400 x 100 80

A 80%

B 35%

C 50%

D 60%

E None of these

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