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Arjun has invested an amount denoted as 'a' for a span of 16 months, while Bheem has invested 'a + 5000' for a period of 12 months. Their combined profit stands at Rs. 5000, with Arjun's share being Rs. 2000. Can you determine the original sum that Bheem had invested?

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ATQ, Ratio of profits a 16a 5000 12 4a3a 15000 According to the question, 5000 4a7a 15000 2000 Or, 20000a 14000a 15000 2000 Or, a 15000 20006000 Rs. 5000 Amount invested by Bheem a 5000 Rs.10,000

A Rs.10,200

B Rs.10,250

C Rs.10,000

D Rs.12,250

E none of these

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