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A invests ₹6000 for the whole year. B joins with ₹8000 after 3 months. In what ratio should the annual profit be divided between A and B?

Competition practiceProfit, Loss & Discount
  • A2:3
  • B1:1
  • C3:4
  • D4:3

Step-by-Step Solution

A' capital-months = ; B'. So the ratio is 1 : 1.
Answer: B) 1:1

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