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    A started a business with an investment of Rs.2000, and after Y months, B joined him with an investment of Rs.2500. If at the end of the year, the pro
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    A started a business with an investment of Rs.2000, and after Y months, B joined him with an investment of Rs.2500. If at the end of the year, the profit sharing ratio of A to B is 32:15, find the value of 2Y−4.


    A.

    11

    B.

    15

    C.

    12

    D.

    14

    E.

    9

    Correct option is A


    Information Given:
    A started a business with an investment of Rs.2000.
    After Y months, B joined him with an investment of Rs.2500.
    At the end of the year, the profit sharing ratio of A to B is 32:15.
    Formulas Used:
    Profit share = Investment × Time period
    Basic Explanation:
    ATQ,
    4.5=12-Y
    Y=7.5
    Required value = 2(7.5)-4=11

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