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    Question

    ‘A’ invested Rs. 4680 for ‘x’

    months while ‘B’ invested Rs. 780 less amount than ‘A’ for (x + 5) months. If the ratio of the profits received by ‘A’ and ‘B’ is 24:25, respectively then find the value of ‘x’.
    A 11 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 14 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 16 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 13 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    According to the question, respective ratio of the profits received by ‘A’ and ‘B’ is 4680 x : {3900 × (x + 5)} = 24/25 => 5x = 4x + 20 => x = 20

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