Question:
A and B enter into a partnership with capitals 4:5, and at the end of 8 months, A withdraws. If they receive profits in the ratio 8:15, find how long B's capital was used?
A4 months
B8 months
C10 months
D12 months
Answer:
D. 12 months
Explanation:
Solution:
Given, A and B invested in the ratio 4 : 5
Let capital of A= 4x
Capital of B = 5x
Time of inestment of A is 8 months. B invested for 'a' months
Profit received Ratio is 8 : 15
ie.,
B invested for 12 months.