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SSC CGL – Combined Graduate Level Examination · Question 58

P and Q start a business. P invests 3 times the capital of Q. After 7 months, P withdraws one-third of his capital, and Q doubles his capital. If the total duration of the business is 12 months and the total profit is ₹60,000, find Q's share.

  1. ₹12,000
  2. ₹21,250
  3. ₹18,000
  4. ₹20,250
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Answer: (B) ₹21,250

Explanation

With Q = x: P = 3x×7 + 2x×5 = 31x; Q = x×7 + 2x×5 = 17x. Q's share = 17/48 × 60,000 = ₹21,250.