Railways Sample Paper RRB (Assistant Loco Pilot) Sample Test Paper-7

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    A started a business with Rs.4500 and another person B joined after some period with Rs.3000. Determine this period after B joined the business if the profit at the end of the year is divided in the ratio \[2:1\]

    A)  After 3 months    

    B)    After 4 months[c]

    C)  After 6 months    

    D)       After \[2\frac{1}{2}\] months

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Let B joined after x months. Then, \[4500\times 12:3000\,(12-x)=2:1\] Ratio of their investments \[=\frac{4500\times 12}{3000(12-x)}=\frac{2}{1}\] \[\Rightarrow \]    \[x=3\]


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