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Q · PartnershipMedium · 45s
X starts a business with Rs. 300000 and y joins him after 3 months with Rs. 1200000. Find the ratio of their profits at the end of the year.
TopicPartnership
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
From TestChapter Test 1 (Chapter Test)
Test Duration30 min
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Required ratio
= (300000 × 12) : (1200000 × 9)
= 36 : 108 = 1 : 3
Final Answer: Option A — 2 : 5