Question

Gautam started a business with a sum of ₹60,000. Jatin joined him 8 months later with a sum of ₹35,000. At what respective ratio will the two share the profit after two years?

• A. 18 : 7
• B. 15 : 7
• C. 12 : 7
• D. 5 : 7

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 18 : 7

In a partnership, profit is shared in the ratio of (Capital × Time).

• Gautam invests ₹60,000 for 24 months.

• Jatin joins 8 months later, so he invests ₹35,000 for 16 months.

Calculate their capital-time products:

• Gautam: (60{,}000 \times 24 = 14,40,000)

• Jatin: (35{,}000 \times 16 = 5,60,000)

Therefore, the profit-sharing ratio is

14,40,000 : 5,60,000

Divide both terms by (80,000):

18:7

Final Answer

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