Question

A invested Rs. 68,000 in a business. After few months, B joined
him Rs.51,000. At the end of the year, the total profit was
divided between them in ratio 8:3. After how many months
did B join?
O a. 8
Ob. 10
O c. 6
o d. 4​

Answer 1

Answer:

c) 6 months

Step-by-step explanation:

A invested 68000 for 12 months

Let x be the months of B after joining

B invested 51000 for (12-x) months    

68000*12/51000*(12-x)=8/3

68*12/51(12-x)=8/3

by solving we get x=6