A, B, C are partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in ratio 5:3:4. If Partner B dies than new profit sharing ratio will be ______.
A
5:4
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B
3:2
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C
Equal
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D
1:2
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Solution
The correct option is D 5:4 Since there are 3 partners and partner B dies. In the absence of other information, it is assumed that both the continuing partners are gaining equally, hence their old ratio will increase in the same proportion.