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A began a business with Rs. 85,000. He was joined afterwards by B with Rs. 42,500. For how much period does B join, if the profits at the end of the year are divided in the ratio of 3 : 1?
Answer: Option D
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Suppose B joined for x months. Then,
Then, \(\left(\frac{85000\times12}{42500\times x} = \frac{3}{1}\right )\)
x = \(\left(\frac{85000\times12}{42500\times 3} = \frac{3}{1}\right ) = 8\)
So, B joined for 8 months.
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