Book Maths Puzzle

P , Q, R enter into a partnership & their share are in the ratio 1/2 : 1/3 : 1/4 , after two months , P withdraws half of the capitals & after 10 months , a profit of Rs 378 is divided among them . What is Q's share?

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P:Q:R=1/2:1/3:1/4
common factor is 12
P:Q:R=6:4:3
p's investment is 6x
q's investment is 4x
r's investment is 3x
p withdraws half ammount after 2 months
((3x*2)+(3x*10)) : 4x*12 : 3x*12
36x : 48x : 36x
3x : 4x : 3x
now Q's share is 4x
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