Multiple choice

A starts a business with Rs.30,000 and 4 months later B joins the business with Rs.40,000. If the total profit is Rs.5100 at the end of the year, find the share of A in the total profit?

  1. $Rs.300$
  2. $Rs.900$
  3. $Rs.2700$
  4. $Rs.6000$
  5. $None of these$
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A's effective investment = 30000 × 12 months = 360000. B joins after 4 months, so invests for 8 months: 40000 × 8 = 320000. Profit ratio A:B = 360000:320000 = 9:8. A's share = (9/17) × 5100 = 2700. Option C matches.

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