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      Question

      A and B invested Rs. 7200 and Rs. 9600, respectively,

      in a business. B invested his money for 2 months longer than A. If A's share of the total profit of Rs. 5200 is Rs. 1950, find the duration for which B invested his money.
      A 6 months Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 8 months Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 10 months Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 4 months Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Let A invested his money for β€˜x’ months According to question; [7200 Γ— x]/[(x + 2) Γ— 9600] = 1950/(5200 – 1950) = 1950/3250 = 3/5 Or, 15x = 12x + 24 Or, 3x = 24 Or, x = 8 So, B invested his money for (8 + 2) = 10 months.

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