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A and B started a business investing Rs. 3600 for ‘x’ months and Rs. 4800 for 7 months, respectively. Out of total profit of Rs. 4000, profit share of B is Rs. 2800. Find the value of x.

Q: A and B started a business investing Rs. 3600 for ‘x’ months and Rs. 4800 for 7 months,

Ratio of profit share of A to B = (3600 × x):(4800 × 7) = 3x : 28 According to question, 3x/28 = (4000 – 2800)/2800 3x/28 = 1200/2800 3x = 12 x = 4 months

A 8 months

B 4 months

C 12 months

D 3 months

E None of these

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A and B started a business investing Rs. 3600 for ‘x’ months and Rs. 4800 for 7 months, respectively. Out of total profit of Rs. 4000, profit share of B is Rs. 2800. Find the value of x.

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