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.