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Q · PartnershipMedium · 45s
Avinash, Manoj and Arun started a business in partnership investing in the ratio of 3 : 2 : 5 respectively. At the end of the year, they earned a profit of Rs. 45000 which is 15% of their total investment. How much did Manoj invest?
TopicPartnership
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
From TestChapter Test 1 (Chapter Test)
Test Duration30 min
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Final Answer: Option C — Rs. 30000