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X started a business with Rs.12000. After 6 months, Y joined with x% of X’s capital. At the end of the year, Y’s share in the Rs.36000 total profit was Rs.6000. Find
x.

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ATQ,Profit share of X Y 12000 12 x of 12000 6 144000 x 120 6 1200 6xAccording to question, 6x 1200 6x 1 6 36x 1200 6x 30x 1200 x 40So, the value of x 40

A 12%

B 20%

C 40%

D 90%

E None of these

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