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:
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