Question: A and B started a business with initial investments in the ratio 5 : 9 and their annual profits were in the ratio 5 : 6. If A invested the money for 9 months, for how many months did B invest his money?
(A) 6 months
(B) 7 months
(C) 8 months
(D) 10 months
(E) 12 months
Correct Answer: A
Solution and Explanation:
This problem only has one approach solution.
Approach Solution 1:
Ratio of Profits, 5/6= 5∗9/9∗t
i.e. t = 6 months
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