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P and Q started a business by investing Rs.8000 and Rs.6400 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.8000 and Rs.6400 respectively. After 4 months, Q increase...

Let the increased investment amount of Q Rs.x Ratio of profit shares of P and Q 8000 x 12 6400 x 4 8y 11 So, 96000 38400 8x x 7200 Increase in investment of Q 7200 6400 Rs.800 Required 8006400 x 100 12.5

A 18%

B 15%

C 10%

D 12.5%

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