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A partner joins some months later: profit shares or capitals

This type of question, asked 2 times: 29 Jan 2022 Tier II, 7 Mar 2023 Tier II. All 2 questions below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    29 Jan 2022 Tier II

    80
    A started a business with a capital of ₹54,000 and admitted B and C after 4 months and 6 months, respectively. At the end of the year, the profit was divided among the three in the ratio 1 : 4 : 5. What is the sum (in ₹) of the capitals invested by B and C?

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  2. Question 2

    7 Mar 2023 Tier II

    28
    A starts a business with ₹75,000 and B joins the business 5 months later with an investment of ₹80,000. After 1 year, they earn a profit of ₹4,08,800. Find the share of A and B (in ₹).

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