Question
Mohan invested Rs. 100,000 in the garment business.
After a few months, Sohan joined him with Rs. 40000. At the end of the year, the total profit was divided between them in a ratio of 5: 1. After how many months did Sohan join the business?Solution
Let Sohan join after x month. MohanSohan 12×10000040000×12-x ATQ- (12×100000)/(40000×12-x) =5:1 12-x =6 x=12-6=6 month.
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