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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.

Q: A, B and C entered into a partnership by investing in the ratio of 6:3:4. At the end of the year, th

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

A 3:2:3

B 2:1:2

C 3:1:4

D 2:3:2

E None of these

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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.

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