A began a business with Rs. 85000. He was joined afterwards by B with Rs. 42,500. For how much perod does B join, if the profits at the end of the year are divided in the ratio of 3:1 ?
Choose the correct option.
A) 8	B) 9	C) 1	D) 6	E) 5
Suppose B joined for x months.   Given profit is divided in the ratio 3:1. Then,   = 8 months.   8nswer: 8
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A began a business with Rs. 85000. He was joined afterwards by B with Rs. 42,500. For how much perod does B join, if the profits at the end of the year are divided in the ratio of 3:1 ?