A began a business with Rs. 85,000. He was joined afterwards by B with Rs. 42,500. For how much period does B join, if the profits at the end of the year are divided in the ratio of 3 : 1?
A.4 months
B.5 months
C.6 months
D.8 months
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This question is of ratio and proportion or partnership
the ratio of both will be
85000*12/42500*x=3/1
cancelling zeros we get
850*12/425=3x
or x=8 months
the ratio of both will be
85000*12/42500*x=3/1
cancelling zeros we get
850*12/425=3x
or x=8 months
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