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C and D start a business with investments of ₹1,00,000 and ₹90,000, respectively. After two months, C takes out half of his capital. After two more months, D takes out one third of his capital, while E joins them with a capital of ₹60,000. At the end of a year, they earn a profit of ₹51,005. Find the share of profit received by D.

Asked in DSSSB MTS · 2026
Partnership · Quantitative Aptitude
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Quantitative AptitudeProfit and LossPartnershipThree or More PartnerDSSSB MTS2026
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If all partners invest for equal time, profit ratio equals capital ratio.

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