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A invested Rs. 12,000 for 8 months and B invested Rs. 16,000 for some times in a business. If the profits of A and B are equal, then the period of time for which B’s capital was invest is1). 6 months2). 5 months3). 4 months4). 3 months

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GIVEN,

A INVESTED Rs. 12,000 for 8 MONTHS

And, B invested Rs. 16,000

Let, B invested for x months

∴ Ration of profit of A and B

= (12000 × 8): 16000x

= 96000: 16000x

Given, Profits of A and B are equal

∴ 96000 = 16000x

⇒ x = 96000/16000 = 6 months


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