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In a partnership business, the total profit of A and B is . If the capital of A is and his profit share is , find the capital invested by B.

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Total profit =
Profit earned by A =

Hence, profit earned by B =



The ratio of profits is equal to the ratio of their initial capitals:





Solving for the capital of B:

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In a partnership business, the total profit of A and B is . If the capital of A is and his profit share is , find the capital invested by B.
A
B
C
D

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