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A began a business with Rs. 85000. He was joined afterwards by B with Rs. 42,500. For how much perod does B join, if the profits at the end of the year are divided in the ratio of 3:1 ?

Correct Answer: 8 months

Explanation:

Suppose B joined for x months.


Given profit is divided in the ratio 3:1. Then,


85000 × 12 42500 × x = 3 1


 --> x = 8 months.


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