Profits of A, B and C are in the ratio 2 : 3 : 4 and their investment periods are 4, 3 and 2 months. What is the ratio of their capitals?
Correct answer C. 1 : 2 : 4
Explanation
Capital ∝ profit/time = 2/4 : 3/3 : 4/2 = 1/2 : 1 : 2. Multiplying by 2 gives 1 : 2 : 4.
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