Question
A starts a business with Rs. 6600. After 3 months, B
joins with A as his partner. After one year the profit is divided in the ratio 4:5. What is B’s contribution in the capital?Solution
<p>Let B invested Rs. x.</p> <p>Therefore, the ratio of their investment = (12 × 6600) : (x × 3)</p> <p>According to the question,</p> <p>=> (12 × 6600)/(x × 3) = 4/5</p> <p>=> x = Rs. 11000</p>
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