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    Three partners invested in a business in the ratio 5:9:1. They invested their capitals for 1 months, 9 months and 6 months, respectively. What wa
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    Three partners invested in a business in the ratio 5:9:1. They invested their capitals for 1 months, 9 months and 6 months, respectively. What was the ratio of their profits?

    A.

    3:81:6

    B.

    6:81:6

    C.

    5:81:6

    D.

    7:81:6

    Correct option is C

    Given:

    Capital ratio = 5 : 9 : 1

    Time = 1 month, 9 months, 6 months

    Formula Used:
    Profit ∝ Capital × Time

    Solution:
    Profit ratio = (5 × 1) : (9 × 9) : (1 × 6)
    = 5 : 81 : 6

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