P, Q, and R invested Rs. 25,000, Rs. 50,000, and Rs. 25,000 respectively to start a business. At the end of two years, they earned a profit of Rs. 48,000. What will be Q's share?

P, Q, and R started the business together and kept their investment for two years.

Thus, their profit-sharing ratios will be in the ratio of their capital investment. Therefore, it is $$1:2:1$$

Now, the net overall profit is Rs 48000.

Thus, Q's share will be = $$\dfrac{2}{4}\times48000=24000$$ Rs

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