Partnership - General Aptitude

Q1:

A starts business with Rs. 3500 and after 5 months, B joins with A as his partner. After a year, the profit is divided in the ratio 2 : 3. What is B's contribution in the capital?

A Rs. 7500

B Rs. 8000

C Rs. 8500

D Rs. 9000

ANS:D - Rs. 9000

Let B's capital be Rs. x.

Then, 3500 x 12 = 2
7x 3
 14x = 126000  x = 9000.