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‘X’ and ‘Y’ started a business together. The amount invested by ‘X’ is 40% more than that of ‘Y’, while ‘Y’ invested his amount for 20% less time than ‘X’. What is the ratio of the profits earned by ‘X’ and ‘Y’ after a year?

A 5:7

B 7:4

C 1:5

D 9:5

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