Question
A, B and C entered into a partnership by investing in
the ratio of 6:3:4. At the end of the year, the total profit is in the ratio of 12:3:8. Find the ratio of period of time they invested in the business.Solution
Ratio of investment = 6:3:4 The ratio of profit = 12:3:8 Ratio of period = ratio of profit/ratio of investment => 12/6 : 3/3 : 8/4 => 2 : 1 : 2
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