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    Question

    Pooja and Priya started a business investing Rs. 3,600

    and Rs. 6,000 respectively. Priya left the business after a few months. At the end of the year, the profit was divided in the ratio 3:5. Calculate after how many months Priya withdrew.
    A 12 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 6 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 9 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Let the time Priya stayed in the business be 'n' months.

    Profit ratio = (3,600 Ă— 12) : (6,000 Ă— n) = 43,200 : 6,000n

    So, 43,200 : 6,000n = 3 : 5

    ⇒ 5 × 43,200 = 3 × 6,000n

    ⇒ 2,16,000 = 18,000n

    ⇒ n = 12

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