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A invests ₹8000 for the whole year in a business. B joins with ₹12000 after 4 months. If the annual profit is ₹6800, find A's share (in ₹).

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  • A3400
  • B4000
  • C3600
  • D3200

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Capital-months: , ratio 1:1, so A's share = 6800/2 = ₹3400.
Answer: A) 3400

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