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X and Y are partners in a business. They invest in the ratio 5 : 6, at the end of 8 months X withdraws his capital. If they receive profits in the ratio of 5 : 9. Find how long Y’s investment was used ?

a) 12 months
b) 10 months
c) 15 months
d) 14 months

Answer: a
Explanation: Let Y’s investment is used for T months → Now by using formula
$$\eqalign{ & \frac{{5 \times 8}}{{6 \times {{\text{T}}_2}}} = \frac{5}{9} \cr & {\text{T}} = 12{\text{ months}} \cr} $$

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