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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

Correct Answer: Rs. 9000

Explanation:

Let B's capital be Rs. x.

Then,	❨	3500 x 12	=	2	❩
		7x		3

⟹ 14x = 126000

⟹ x = 9000.

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