The ratio of investments of two partners P and Q is 7:5 and the ratio of their profits is 7:10. If P invested the money for 5 months, find for how much time did Q invest the money?

The ratio of investments of two partners P and Q is 7:5 and the ratio

1.	The ratio of investments of two partners P and Q is 7:5 and the ratio of their profits is 7:10. If P invested the money for 5 months, find for how much time did Q invest the money?
A.	7 months
B.	10 months
C.	9 months
D.	11 months
Answer» C. 9 months

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