A and B starts a business with Rs.8000 each, and after 4 months, B withdraws half of his capital . How should they share the profits at the end of the 18 months?
Correct answer: A. 18:11
- A. 18:11
- B. 22:13
- C. 23:12
- D. 11:9
Explanation
A invests Rs. 8000 for 18 months, giving Rs. 144000 in investment-time. B invests Rs. 8000 for 4 months and Rs. 4000 for the remaining 14 months, giving Rs. 32000 + Rs. 56000 = Rs. 88000; the ratio is 144000:88000 = 18:11. Option b can result from counting only the months after B withdraws half his capital.
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