Rahul starts a business with Rs $45000$. Six months later, Sanjay joins with Rs $30000$. Their profit-sharing ratio at the end of the year is:

Question

Rahul starts a business with Rs $45000$. Six months later, Sanjay joins with Rs $30000$. Their profit-sharing ratio at the end of the year is:

Option A

1:3

Option B — Correct answer

3:1

Correct choice.

Option C

2:1

Option D

3:2

Explanation

Weighted capitals are $45000\times12$ and $30000\times6$, giving $540000:180000=3:1$.

Chapter Mock 2: Ratio, Proportion and Partnership