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Three partners A, B and C invested in a venture. It was agreed that A would invest ₹45,000 for 5 months, B would invest ₹ 85,000 for 8 months and C would invest ₹1,00,000 for 4 months. C wanted to be a working member, for which he was to receive 6% of the profit. The total profit earned was ₹1,30,500. The share of A in the profit is:
Asked in Punjab Police Constable · 2023
Partnership · Quantitative Aptitude
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