55.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
[C]
6 months
[B]
5 months
[D]
8 months
Answer : [D]
Explanation :
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Suppose
B joined for x months. Then,
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or
x =
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8.
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So,
B joined for 8 months
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