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P and Q started a business by investing Rs.5200 and Rs.4000 respectively. After 6 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.5200 and Rs.4000 respectively. After 6 months, Q increase...

Let the increased investment amount of Q Rs.x Ratio of profit shares of P and Q 5200 x 12 4000 x 6 6y 11 So, 62400 24000 6x x 6400 Increase in investment of Q 6400 4000 Rs.2400 Required 24004000 x 100 60

A 80%

B 35%

C 50%

D 60%

E None of these

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