A, B and C entered into partnership by making investments in the ratio 3 : 5 : 7 After a year, C invests another Rs. 3,37,600 while A withdrew Rs. 45,600. The ratio of investment then changes to 24 : 59 : 167. How much did A invest initially?

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Let initial investment be 3k, 5k and 7k rupees.
∵ (3k - 45600) : 5k : (7k + 337600) = 24 : 59 : 167
⇒ (3k - 45600)/5k = 24/59
∴ k = 47200
∴ Initial investment of A = Rs. (47200 x 3) = Rs. 141600

A, B and C entered into partnership by making investments in the ratio 3 : 5 : 7 After a year, C invests another Rs. 3,37,600 while A withdrew Rs. 45,600. The ratio of investment then changes to 24 : 59 : 167. How much did A invest initially?

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