Francis and George started a business with investments of Rs.7000
and Rs.10000. After x months, Francis left. After two more months
David joined the business with an investment of Rs.10000. If the
annual profit is shared among David, Francis and George in the ratio
10:7:24, find the respective time periods of David, Francis and George
for which they stayed that year.
a)5:5:12 b)1:1:3 c)1:1:4 d)1:1:2

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Answer :

a)5:5:12

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