document.write( "Question 269971: Three individuals form a partnership and agree to divide the profits equally. X invests
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Three individuals form a partnership and agree to divide the profits equally. X invests
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\n" ); document.write( "X's proportional share: 9*240 = $2160
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\n" ); document.write( "X's even share = 4800/3 = $1600
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