Partnership Q35

35.A started a business with Rs. 21,000 and is joined afterwars by B with Rs. 36,000. After how many months did B join if the profits at the end of the year are divided equally?

[A] 3

[C] 5

[B] 4

[D] 6

Answer : [C]
Explanation :

Suppose B joined after x months

Then, 21000 x 12 = 36000 x (12 – x) 36x = 180  x = 5.

Hence, B joined after 5 months.