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A invests ₹9000 for 12 months and B invests ₹12000 for 6 months in a business. If the total profit is ₹1800, find B's share. (answer in ₹)

Competition practiceProfit, Loss & Discount
  • A900
  • B720
  • C600
  • D1080

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Capital-months: ; ; ratio = 3 : 2. = ₹720.
Answer: B) 720

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