‘A’ invested Rs. 6600 for ‘x’ months while ‘B’ invested Rs. 1100 less amount than ‘A’ for (x + 3) months. If the ratio of the profits received by ‘A’ and ‘B’ is 4:5, respectively then find the value of ‘x’'
According to the question, respective ratio of the profits received by ‘A’ and ‘B’ is 6600x : {5500 × (x + 3)} = 4/5 => 3x = 2x + 6 => x = 6
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