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  1. 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?

    2. A.

    4 months
    B.

    5 months
    C.

    6 months
    D.

    8 months

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    Answer : Option D

    Explanation :

    Suppose B joined for x months. Then,

     

    Then,\([\frac { 85000 *12} {42500 }] =\)\( \frac { 3 } {1 } \)]

     

     x =\([\frac { 85000 *12} {42500 *3}] =\)8

     

    So, B joined for 8 months.

     

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