Question

A started business with Rs. 45,000 and B joined afterwards with Rs 30,000. At
the end of the year, the profit is divided in the ratio of 2:1 When did B join?
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Answer 1

Answer:

A started business with Rs. 45,000 and B joined after ward with 30,000. If the profit at the end of a year was divided in the ratio 2 : 1 respectively, then B would have joined A for business after.

A) 1 month

B) 2 month

C) 3 month

D) 4 month

Correct Answer:

C) 3 month

Description for Correct answer:

Capital of A (i) Rs. 45,000

Capital of B (ii) Rs. 30,000

Ratio of P1:P2=2:1

Now by using formula,

C1T1

C2T2

=

P1

P2

45000×12

30000×T2

=

2

1

T2=9

Then B would join business after (12 - 9) = 3 months