A starts a business with ₹6000. After 4 months B joins with ₹8000. At the end of the year, in what ratio should the annual profit be divided between A and B?

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9 : 8. Capital × time: A = 6000 × 12 = 72000; B = 8000 × 8 = 64000. Ratio = 72000 : 64000 = 9 : 8.

A starts a business with ₹6000. After 4 months B joins with ₹8000. At the end of the year, in what ratio should the annual profit be divided between A and B?

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