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?
Q1. 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: 7 months
Explanation: Profit ratio = 7×8 : 9×t = 8:9; 56/9t = 8/9 → 56 = 8t → t = 7 months.