A begins a business with Rs. 4500 and was joined afterwards by B with Rs. 5400 If the profit at the end of the year was divided in the ration 2:1, then the time of B joining was after
(a) 5 months
(b) 7 "
(c) 8 "
(d) 9 "

Question

A begins a business with Rs. 4500 and was joined afterwards by B with Rs. 5400 If the profit at the end of the year was divided in the ration 2:1, then the time of B joining was after 
(a) 5 months
(b) 7      "
(c) 8      "
(d) 9      "

anonymous · Answer

Is there any formula for this? I'm new to shares.

directrix · Answer

(b) 7 months -------------- After reading sample problems at the link http://www.bankexam.co.in/uploads/exam_features/1008101281417227Partnershi.pdf, I decided to give this problem a shot. 4500 * 12 2 ---------- = ---- 5400 * (12-x) 1 4500 * 12 = 2 * (5400) * (12 - x) x = 7 months