Partnership

Q-PART-1Q.48

A and B both start a small business with an investment of ₹ 3,500/- and ₹ 4,000/- respectively. At the end of few months from the start of the business, A withdrew from the business completely. If the annual profit was divided between A and B in the respective ratio of 5 : 12, then after how many months from the start of the business, did A leave the business ?

1. (1) Eight
2. (2) Nine
3. (3) Ten
4. (4) Five
5. (5) Six

Note: Answer check: no option fits exactly (the ratio 5 : 12 gives about 5.71 months); the source key says 6.

Q-PART-2Q.52

A starts a small business with ₹ 3,600/-. At the end of few months from the start of business, B joined the business with ₹ 4,000/-. If the annual profit between A and B was divided between them in the respective ratio of 6 : 5, then B joined the business after how many months from the start of the business ?

1. (1) Four
2. (2) Two
3. (3) Six
4. (4) Five
5. (5) Three