A starts business with Tk. 3500 and after 5 months, Bjoins with A as his partner. After a year, the profit is divided in the ratio 2: What is B’s contribution in the capital?

A starts business with Tk. 3500 and after 5 months, Bjoins with A as his partner. After a year, the profit is divided in the ratio 2: What is B’s contribution in the capital?

A Tk. 7500

B Tk. 8000

C Tk. 8500

D Tk. 9000

Solution

Correct Answer: Option D

Let B's capital be x taka

Then,

(3500 x 12)/ 7x = 14x = 126000

x = 9000.

so, the capital is 9000 Taka