Correct option is A
Akash investment = 30000 for 12 months
Let Babu join after x months
So Babu invests for (12 − x) months
Equal profit means
30000 × 12 = 72000 × (12 − x)
360000 = 72000(12 − x)
5 = 12 − x
x = 7
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Akash started a business with Rs.30,000 and is joined afterwards by Babu with Rs.72,000. After how many months did Babu join if the profits at the end of the year are divided equally?
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