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?

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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?

[A].	4 months
[B].	5 months
[C].	6 months
[D].	8 months

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Suppose B joined for x months. Then,

Then,		85000 x 12	=	3
		42500 x x		1

x =		85000 x 12		= 8.
		42500 x 3

So, B joined for 8 months.

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