A, B & C started a business and invested in the ratio 7:6:5. Next Year, they increased their investment by 25%, 20% and 15%, respectively. In what ratio should profit earned only during 2ndyear be distributed?

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Let A’s investment be= 7a Let B’s investment be= 6a Let C’s investment be= 5a Their investment in 2ndyear:= (125% of 7a): (120% of 6a) : (115% of 5a) = 175 : 144 : 115

A, B & C started a business and invested in the ratio 7:6:5. Next Year, they increased their investment by 25%, 20% and 15%, respectively. In what ratio should profit earned only during 2ndyear be distributed?

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