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?

July 18, 2022 – by admin

Question:
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].

Rs. 7500

[B].

Rs. 8000

[C].

Rs. 8500

[D].

Rs. 9000

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Let B’s capital be Rs. x.

Then,		3500 x 12	=	2
		7x		3

14x = 126000

x = 9000.