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A starts a business with ₹6000. After 4 months B joins with ₹8000. At the end of the year, find the ratio in which they share the profit.

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  • A8:9
  • B9:16
  • C3:2
  • D9:8

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Capital-months: ; ; ratio = 72000 : 64000 = 9 : 8.
Answer: D) 9:8

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