A and B invest in the ratio 3 : 5. A’s money is invested for 8 months and the profits are shared in the ratio 2 : 5. For how many months was B’s money invested?
Correct answer B. 12 months
Explanation
3 × 8 : 5 × t = 2 : 5, so 24 × 5 = 10t and t = 12. B's money was invested for 12 months.
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