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Q · PartnershipMedium · 45s
A began a business with Rs. 2250 and was joined afterwards by B with Rs. 2700. If the profits at the end of the year were divided in the ratio of 2 : 1, after how much time B joined the business?
TopicPartnership
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
From TestChapter Test 1 (Chapter Test)
Test Duration30 min
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Final Answer: Option D — 7 months