A invests ₹2400 for 12 months. After 8 months, B joins with an investment of ₹x. After one year, the profit of B is 3/11 of the total profit. Find the value of x.

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  1. ₹1800
  2. ₹2700
  3. ₹2200
  4. ₹2400
  5. ₹1900

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Option 2 : ₹2700
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A invests ₹2400 for 12 months.

B joins after 8 months, so B invests ₹x for 4 months.

The profit of B is 3/11 of the total profit.

The profit-sharing ratio in a partnership is calculated as:

Profit Ratio = Investment × Time

A's investment = ₹2400 × 12 months = ₹28,800

B's investment = ₹x × 4 months = ₹4x

The ratio of their investments is:

A : B = 28,800 : 4x

Simplify the ratio by dividing both sides by 4:

A : B = 7,200 : x

The profit of B is 3/11 of the total profit. This means:

Profit of B / Total Profit = 3 / 11

The profit-sharing ratio is:

B's Share / (A's Share + B's Share) = 3 / 11

Substitute the investment ratio:

x / (7,200 + x) = 3 / 11

11x = 3 (7,200 + x)

11x = 21,600 + 3x

8x = 21,600

x = 21,600 / 8 = 2,700

Thus, the value of x is ₹2,700.

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