Question

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?

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

A : B = 7:9 A withdraws in 8 months and B worked for the whole time that is for 12 months so ,

A : B = 7x8:9x12  = 8:9 (profits)

Here the simple question they asked was for how long the B's capital was used so B 's capital was used for 12 months whereas A's capital was used for 8 months so the answer is 12 months.