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    Question

    ‘A’ and ‘B’ started a business together such

    that the ratio of their investment is 3:5, respectively. If ‘A’ and ‘B’ invested for 8 months and 12 months, respectively, then find the ratio of profit shares of ‘A’ to ‘B’.
    A 2:5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 3:5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 2:3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 4:5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the investments of ‘A’ and ‘B’ be Rs. ‘3a’ and Rs. ‘5a’, respectively. Required ratio = (3a × 8) : (5a × 12) = 24:60 = 2:5

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