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?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
Let B's capital be Rs. x
Then, (3500*12/7x) =2/3
4x = 126000
x = 9000.