Question

    A starts business with Rs.10000 and after 5 months, B

    joins with A as his partner. After a year, the profit divided in the 5:7. What is B’s contribution in the capital?
    A Rs.26,880 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.36,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs.59,400 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs.24,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let B’s capital be Rs x. Then, according to the question, ⇒  (10000 x 12)/7x = 5/7 ⇒  x = (10000 x 12 x 7)/(7 x 5) ⇒  x = Rs.24,000

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