Arithmetic Ability
Partnership

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Q.

A began a business with Rs. 85000. He was joined afterwards by B with Rs. 42,500. For how much perod does B join, if the profits at the end of the year are divided in the ratio of 3:1 ?

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Correct choice: A

Explanation:

Suppose B joined for x months. Given profit is divided in the ratio 3:1. Then, 85000×1242500×x=31 --> x = 8 months.
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