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A and B are partners in a firm sharing profit and loss in the ratio of 3 : 2. They admit C into partnership for 1/4 share and the new ratio between A and B is 2 : 1. The sacrificing ratio is____.

A
1 : 1
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B
2 : 1
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C
3 : 1
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D
2 : 3
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Solution

The correct option is D 2 : 3
Sacrificing Ratio= Old Ratio-New Ratio.
In the given case, the calculation goes as follows:
A=3/5-2/4=2/20
B=2/5-1/4=3/20
Therefore, the sacrificing ratio is 2:3

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