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A and B enter into partnership with capital as 7:9. At the end of 8 months, A withdraws. If they receive the profits in the ratio of 8:9 find how long B's capital was used?A6 monthsB8 monthsC10 monthsD7 months

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A and B enter into partnership with capital as 7:9. At the end of 8 months, A withdraws. If they receive the profits in the ratio of 8:9 find how long B's capital was used?A6 monthsB8 monthsC10 monthsD7 months

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Solution

The profit ratio is determined by the product of the invested capital and the time for which it is invested.

Given that the capital ratio of A and B is 7:9 and the profit ratio is 8:9.

Let's assume that B invested for x months.

Since A withdrew his capital after 8 months, the product of A's capital and time is 7*8 = 56.

The profit ratio of A and B is 8:9, which can be written as 56/x = 8/9.

Solving for x gives x = 63 months.

However, this is not an option in the given choices.

This could be a mistake in the problem. The correct answer should be 63 months.

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