A starts business with ₹ 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?
(a)₹ 7500
(b)₹ 8000
(c)₹ 8500
(d)₹ 9000
Answer
Answer (as printed): D
Explanation
Let B's capital be ₹ $x$. Then, $\frac{3500 \times 12}{7 x}=\frac{2}{3} \Leftrightarrow 14 x=126000 \Leftrightarrow x=9000$.
Explanation as extracted from the printed page; notation may be imperfect.