Question: A starts a business with Rs. 9000 and B joins him after 6 months with an investment of Rs. 45000. What will be the ratio of the profits of A and B at the end of year?
Options:
A) 1 : 5
B) 5 : 2
C) 2 : 5
D) 5 : 1
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
- In a year, the number of months are 12.
A’s investment for 12 months
6’s investment for $ (12-6)=6 $ months
$ \therefore $ A’s share: B’s share
$ =9000\times 12:45000\times (12-6) $
$ =12:5\times 6=2:5 $