Question

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?

• A. Rs 7500
• B. Rs 8000
• C. Rs 8500
• D. Rs 9000

Answer 1

The correct option is D Rs 9000

Ratio in which profit is divided = 2:3
Let B's contribution to the capital = x
$\Rightarrow 3500\times 12:7\times x=2:3$
$\Rightarrow \frac{3500\times 12}{7x}=\frac{2}{3}$
$\Rightarrow x=\frac{3500\times 12\times 3}{7\times 2}$
$\Rightarrow x=Rs.9000$