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    Question

    A started a business with an investment of Rs.18000.

    After few months B joined him with an investment of Rs.22500. If at the end of the year, they share the profit in the ratio of (A:B) 16:15, then find after how much time B joined the business?
    A 5 months Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 3 months Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 6 months Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 8 months Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 4 months Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let B invested for ‘m’ months. According to the question, => (18000 x 12)/(22500 x m) = 16/15 => m = 9 months So, the required time = 12 – 9 = 3 months

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