WBCS.LIVE practice question

P & Q invested in a business in the ratio 5:13. Q withdrew his capital after 6 months. If they shared their profits in the ratio 25:26, then for how long was P's amount used?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 15 months
  2. 12 months
  3. 18 months
  4. 8 months

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 15 months