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Q · Ratio and ProportionMedium · 45s
A and B invest in a business in the ratio 5:7. After 6 months, A withdraws half his capital. If the total profit at the end of the year is Rs. 33,000, find A’s share.
TopicRatio and Proportion
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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