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A invests ₹12000 for the whole year, and B joins after 4 months with ₹15000. In what ratio should the year-end profit be divided between A and B?

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  • A3:2
  • B6:5
  • C4:5
  • D5:6

Step-by-Step Solution

A' capital-months = and B', so the ratio = 144:120 = 6:5.
Answer: B) 6:5

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