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A and B are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 3:2. C is admitted into the firm for 1/5th share in the profit which he acquires equally from A and B. The new profit sharing ratio will be:


A

6:2:2

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B

5:3:2

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C

4:4:2

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D

3:5:2

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Solution

The correct option is B

5:3:2


C's share=1/5

A's sacrifice= 1/5*1/2=1/10

B's sacrifice= 1/5*1/2=1/10

A's new share=3/5-1/10=5/10

B's new share=2/5-1/10=3/10

C's share=1/5=2/10

New profit sharing ratio= 5:3:2


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