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A starts a business with Rs. 9200. After 6 months, B joins with A as his partner. After one year the profit is divided in the ratio 2:3. What is B’s contribution in the capital?

Q: A starts a business with Rs. 9200. After 6 months, B joins with A as his partner. After one year the

Let B invested Rs. x. Therefore, the ratio of their investment = (12×9200) : (x×6) According to the question, => (12×9200)/(x×6) = 2/3 => x = Rs. 27600

A Rs.27600

B Rs.22000

C Rs.16000

D Rs.11000

E None of these

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A starts a business with Rs. 9200. After 6 months, B joins with A as his partner. After one year the profit is divided in the ratio 2:3. What is B’s contribution in the capital?

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