A and B are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 3:2. They decided to admit C and decided to share profits equally. In this case, who is sacrifing the share of profits?

C only

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Both A & B

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A only

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Solution

The correct option is A
C only

Old ratio: 3:2

New ratio: 1:1:1

Sacrificing ratio= Old ratio – New ratio

A’s sacrifice = 3/5 - 1/3 = 4/9
B's sacrifice = 2/5 - 1/3 = 1/9

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A and B are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 3:2. They decided to admit C and decided to share profits equally. In this case, who is sacrifing the share of profits?

The correct option is A C only Old ratio: 3:2 New ratio: 1:1:1 Sacrificing ratio= Old ratio – New ratio A’s sacrifice = 3/5 - 1/3 = 4/9 B's sacrifice = 2/5 - 1/3 = 1/9

The correct option is A
C only

Old ratio: 3:2

New ratio: 1:1:1

Sacrificing ratio= Old ratio – New ratio

A’s sacrifice = 3/5 - 1/3 = 4/9
B's sacrifice = 2/5 - 1/3 = 1/9