Question

Ramu started a business with Rs 2100 and was joined by Sham with Rs 3600 afterwards. After how many months did Sham join, If the profits at the end of the year are shared equally? 2 points

Answer 1

Let Shyam joined after x years.

So, time period for Shyam will be (12-x) months.

whereas time period for Ramu will be 12 months.

Since it is mentioned that the profits at the end of the year are shared equally.

21000*12 = 36000*(12-x)

or, 12 - x = 7.

or, x = 12 - 7 = 5.

Therefore, Shyam has joined after 5 months. [Ans]