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Question

A and B started a business with respective investments

of Rs 25000 and Rs 15000. The number of months for which B invested was 4 less than the number of months for which A had invested. If the ratio of the total profit to A’s share in profit was 7:5, then what was the number of months for which B invested in the business?

A 12

B 8

C 7

D 5

E None of these

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