The ratio of investment by A to that by B in a business is 14 : 15 and the ratio of their respective profits at the end of a years is 2 : 5. If A invested the money for 3 months, then for how much time (in months) B invested his money?
A. 7
B. 9
C. 6
D. 5
Answer: Option A
Solution (By Examveda Team)
$$\eqalign{ & \frac{{14 \times 3}}{{15 \times x}} = \frac{2}{5} \cr & x = 7{\text{ months}} \cr} $$This Question Belongs to Arithmetic Ability >> Partnership
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