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A starts a business with ₹8000. After 6 months, B joins with ₹12000. At the end of one year, in what ratio should the profit be divided between A and B?

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  • A3:4
  • B4:3
  • C3:2
  • D2:3

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A' capital-months = ; B'. Ratio = 96000 : 72000 = 4 : 3.
Answer: B) 4:3

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