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Three partners P, Q, and R invested capital in a business. Their time periods are in the ratio 3 : 2 : 7. Their profit shares are in the ratio 4 : 3 : 14. What is the ratio of their investments?

1. 1:3:4
2. 7:9:11
3. 8:9:12
4. 2:3:11

Correct answer: 8:9:12

Solution

Investment ratio = Profit ratio / Time ratio. P: 4/3, Q: 3/2, R: 14/7 = 2. Multiply all by 6 (LCM of 3 and 2): 8 : 9 : 12.

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