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UPSC Civil ServicesPrelims2024General Studies Paper II (CSAT)
Question
QQ25. Two persons P and Q enter into a business. P puts ₹14,000 more than Q, but P has invested for 8 months and Q has invested for 10 months. If P’s share is ₹400 more than Q’s share out of the total profit of ₹2,000, what is the capital contributed by P?
Options
- A ₹30,000
- B ₹26,000
- C ₹24,000
- D ₹20,000
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Correct Answer
A ₹30,000
Model Answer
Answer: option A, as per UPSC's final answer key (Series A).