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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

  • Rs 9000
  • Rs 7000
  • Rs 5000
  • Rs 4000
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  • rocky 11 years ago

    plz explain i m unable to understand

    mastguru 11 years ago replied

    Hi Rocky,
    As per question, A has invested 3500 for a year, and B has invested for 7 months.
    Ratio of profit is 2:3
    So 3500*12 / x*7 = 2/3

    x is the amount B has invested, so from here we can calculate the value of x.
    Thanks.