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Three partners invest in the ratio 5 : 6 : 8 and their profits are in the ratio 5 : 4 : 2. What is the ratio of the periods of their investments?

Correct answer B. 12 : 8 : 3

Explanation

Time ∝ profit/capital = 5/5 : 4/6 : 2/8 = 1 : 2/3 : 1/4. Multiplying by 12 gives 12 : 8 : 3.

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