The ratio of investments of two partners A and B is 7:5 and the ratio of their profits is 7:10. If A invested the money for 5 months, find for how much time did B invest the money ?

11 months

9 months

7 months

10 months

Correct Answer: 10 months

Explanation:

7x5: 5xk = 7:10
k = 10 months

Question

The ratio of investments of two partners A and B is 7:5 and the ratio of their profits is 7:10. If A invested the money for 5 months, find for how much time did B invest the money ?

Accepted Answer

7x5: 5xk = 7:10 k = 10 months

The ratio of investments of two partners A and B is 7:5 and the ratio of their profits is 7:10. If A invested the money for 5 months, find for how much time did B invest the money ?

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