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Harilal invested ₹ x for 4 months and ₹ y for 8 months. Ramlal invested ₹ y for
7 months and ₹ x for 5 months. If they share the profit equally at the end of the year, then which of the following is true ?

A

x=2y

B

y=2x

C

x=y

D

2x=3y

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The correct Answer is:
C
(i) The ratio of investments is equal to the ratio of profit.
(ii) Harilal's total investment =Ramlal's total investment, where Harilal's total investment =₹ (4x+8y).
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