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A and B invested Rs.4500 and Rs.5400 respectively. A invested for n months and B invested for (n + 6) months. Their total profit is Rs.14700. One-third of the difference between their profits is Rs.1400. If A’s profit is less than B’s, find B’s investment duration.

A 15

B 12

C 14

D 18

E None of these

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