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Two firms, X and Y, began a joint venture by investing in a ratio of 9:16. After six months, Firm Y withdrew its entire investment. At the end of the year, the profits were divided between X and Y in a ratio of 3:4. For how long did Firm X keep its investment in the venture?

Q: Answer-Two firms, X and Y, began a joint venture by investing in a ratio of 9:16. After six months, Firm Y...

Let company X invested the money for a months, According to the question, 9 a16 6 34 49 a 316 6 36a 288 a 8 months Hence, option a.

A 8 months

B 10 months

C 6 months

D 9 months

E None of these

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