SSC Sample Paper Mock Test-1 SSC CGL Tear-II Paper-1

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    A and B enter into a partnership with capital in the ratio of 5 : 6. After 8 months, A withdraws his capital. If their shares in profit are in the ratio of 5 : 9, then for how much time the capital of B remained in the business?

    A) 12 months

    B)  10 months

    C)  16 months                   

    D)  18 months

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Let the investment of A be 5x. Capital of A for 1 month \[=5x\times 8=40x\] If B invested Rs. 6x for y months, then capital of B for 1 month =Rs.6xy \[\frac{40x}{6xy}=\frac{5}{9}\] \[y=\frac{360}{30}\] y = 12 months


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