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Q · PartnershipMedium · 45s
A puts rupees. 550 more in a business than B, but B has invested his capital for 4 months while A has invested his for 3 months. If the share of A is rupees 45 more than that of B out of the total profits of rupees. 235, find the capital contributed by A?
TopicPartnership
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
From TestChapter Test 1 (Chapter Test)
Test Duration30 min
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Let the share of B is ‘x’ rupees, then the share of A is ( X + 45 ) rupees.
Final Answer: Option A - 1120 rupees