a starts business with rs . 35000 and after 5 months , b joins with a as his partner . after a year , the profit is divided in the ratio 2 : 3 . what is b ’ s contribution in the capital ?	Choices:
A) 22378	B) 279889	C) 2788	D) 9000	E) 2882

Rationale: explanation : ratio in which profit is to be divided = 2 : 3 assume that b ' s contribution to the capital = b ⇒ 3500 × 12 : b × 7 = 2 : 3 ⇒ 3500 × 12 / 7 b = 2 / 3 ⇒ b = ( 3500 × 12 × 3 ) / ( 2 × 7 ) = 500 × 6 × 3 = 9000 answer : d
Answer: D