Aptitude - Partnership - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Partnership - General Questions (Q.No. 6)
6.
A starts business with Rs. 3500 and after 5 months, B joins with A as his partner. After a year, the profit is divided in the ratio 2 : 3. What is B's contribution in the capital?
Rs. 7500
Rs. 8000
Rs. 8500
Rs. 9000
Answer: Option
Explanation:

Let B's capital be Rs. x.

Then, 3500 x 12 = 2
7x 3

14x = 126000

x = 9000.

Discussion:
37 comments Page 4 of 4.

Abhay kumar said:   1 month ago
Thank you for sharing the explanation.

Sandy said:   1 decade ago
Can you explain how can we take 7x?

Chandralesh Vishwakarma said:   3 years ago
Here, 3500/B * 12/7 =2/3 = 9000.
(2)

Anand said:   4 years ago
How come 14? please explain.

Omkar said:   4 years ago
Can Anybody explain this?

Caue Rego said:   9 years ago
Well explained @Sukumar.

Archana said:   2 decades ago
How can you take here 7?


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