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A starts business with Rs. 3500 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?

A8500

B9500

C8000

D9000

Answer:

D. 9000

Read Explanation:

Let B's capital be Rs. x. Then 3500 x 12/7x = 2/3 14x = 126000 x = 9000.


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