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P and Q started a business by investing Rs. 2500 and Rs. 4000 respectively. After 12 months, P increased his capital by 40% and Q decreased his capital by Rs. 500. If total profit at the end of 2 years was Rs. 8,400, what is the difference between profit shares of P and Q?

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ATQ,Increased investment of P 2500 1.40 Rs. 3,500Decreased investment of Q 4000 500 Rs. 3,500So, ratio of profit shares of P and Q 2500 12 3500 124000 12 3500 12 1215So, difference between profit shares 8400 15 12 15 12 Rs. 840

A Rs.840

B Rs.520

C Rs.660

D Rs.700

E None of these

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