A starts business with Rs. 3500 and after 5 months, B joins with A as his…
2019
A starts business with Rs. 3500 and after 5 months, B joins with A as his partner. After a year, the profit is divided in the ratio 2 : 3. What is B's contribution in the capital?
- A.
7500
- B.
8000
- C.
8500
- D.
9000
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Correct answer: D
A invests Rs. 3500 for 12 months, giving 42000 capital-months. B invests x for 7 months. Since A:B profit ratio is 2:3, 42000 : 7x = 2 : 3. Thus 126000 = 14x and x = 9000.