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A and B entered into a partnership investing ₹56,000 and ₹70,000 respectively. After 5 months A withdrew ₹6,000, while B invested ₹15,000 more. After 3 more months C joined the business with a capital of ₹80,000. If after one year, the total profit is ₹76,179, find the difference between the share of B and A.
Asked in OSSSC Forester, Forest Guard & Excise Constable · 2026
Partnership · Quantitative Aptitude
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