$P$ and $Q$ enter into a partnership. $P$ invests $Rs. 50$ and $Q$ invests $Rs. 45$. At the end of $4$ months,$P$ withdraws half of his capital,and at the end of the $5^{\text{th}}$ month,$Q$ withdraws half of his capital. $S$ then enters the partnership with a capital of $Rs. 70$. At the end of $12$ months,they earn a total profit of $Rs. 1272.5$. What was $S$'s share in the profit?

  • A
    $460$
  • B
    $480$
  • C
    $490$
  • D
    Cannot be determined

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