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‘P’ and ‘Q’ invested Rs. (x + 300) and Rs. (x – 500) respectively in a business for 2 months and 4 months. If P’s share of the profit is Rs. 7200 out of a total profit of Rs. 12000, find the value of
x.

A 900

B 442

C 399

D 255

E None of these

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