A starts a business with a capital of Rs. 85,000. B joins in the business with Rs.42500 after some time. For how much period does B join, if the profits at the end of the year are divided in the ratio of 3 : 1? Choose the most appropriate option
A) 8 months B) 7 months C) 6 months D) 10 months E) 5 months
Let B joined for x months. Then   85000×12:42500×x=3:1   ⇒850×12:425x=3:1   ⇒850×12×1=3×425x   ⇒850×4=425x   ⇒x=8   8 monthsnswer is 8 months.
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A starts a business with a capital of Rs. 85,000. B joins in the business with Rs.42500 after some time. For how much period does B join, if the profits at the end of the year are divided in the ratio of 3 : 1?