IBPS Government Jobs Exams Numerical Ability Ratio and Proportion

P started a business with Rs. (X - 5000) investment. After 6 months Q invested Rs. X in the same business. After one year ratio of profit between P and Q is 12:7, then what is value of X (in Rs) ?
A)35000 B)40000 C)38000 D)45000 E)43000

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X = 35000
P : Q = 30000 : 35000
P is invested for 12 months
Q is invested for 6 months

P : Q = 30000 * 12 : 35000 *6
= 6*2 : 7
= 12 : 7
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