A starts a business with Rs. 3500. After 5 months, B joins with A as his partner. After a year, the profit is divided in the ratio 2 : 3. B's contribution in the capital is Choose the correct choice:
A) 6000  B) 7000  C) 8000  D) 9000  E) 5000
Ratio in which profit is divided =2:3   Assume that B's contribution to the capital =b   3500×12:b×7=2:3   ⇒3500×12×3=2×b×7   ⇒b=(3500×12×3)/(2×7)   =500×6×3=9000   Answer is 9000.
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A starts a business with Rs. 3500. After 5 months, B joins with A as his partner. After a year, the profit is divided in the ratio 2 : 3. B's contribution in the capital is