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A starts a business with Rs. 3500. After 5 months, B joins with A as his partner. After a year, the profit is divided in the ratio 2 : 3. B's contribution in the capital is

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ans: option D
Ratio in which profit is divided = 2:3
let B's contribution is x
=> 3500*12 : x*7 = 2:3
=> 3500*12/7x = 2/3
=> x = (3500*12*3)/(2*7) = 500*6*3 = 9000
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