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P and Q started a business by investing Rs.5600 and Rs.4000 respectively. After 4 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.5600 and Rs.4000 respectively. After 4 months, Q increase...

Let the increased investment amount of Q Rs.x Ratio of profit shares of P and Q 5600 x 12 4000 x 4 8y 11 So, 67200 24000 8x x 5400 Increase in investment of Q 5400 4000 Rs.1400 Required 14004000 x 100 35

A 80%

B 35%

C 50%

D 60%

E None of these

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