Multiple choice

P, Q and R enter into a partnership with a capital of Rs.2600, Rs.2800 and Rs.2400 respectively. After 3 months all of them increased 10% of their capital. And After another 3 months, all they reduced by 20% of their capital. Find the total profit if Q received two-third of total profit

  1. 13920

  2. 12820

  3. 13465

  4. Data is insufficient

  5. None of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Setting up the equation for Q receiving 2/3 of total profit leads to a negative value for the partnership duration, which is impossible. The given conditions (capital changes and Q's profit share) are mathematically inconsistent, meaning the data is insufficient to solve.

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