A began a business with Rs. 85,000. He was joined afterwards by B with Rs. 42,500. For how much period does B join, if the profits at the end of the year are divided in the ratio of 3 : 1? Answers.
A) 4 months	B) 5 months	C) 6 months	D) 8 months	E) 9 months
Suppose B joined for x months. Then,   Then,(85000 x 12)/(42500 x x) = 3/1   x = 85000 x 12/42500 x 3 = 8.   So, B joined for 8 months.   Answer:8 months
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A began a business with Rs. 85,000. He was joined afterwards by B with Rs. 42,500. For how much period does B join, if the profits at the end of the year are divided in the ratio of 3 : 1?