Question

A starts business with rs. 35,000 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? (arithmetic aptitude)


a. 7500 b. 8000 c. 8500 d. 9000

Answer 1

Let B's capital be Rs.x

Then 3500 x 12 / 7x = 2/3 

14x = 126000

x = 9000