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Standard IX
Mathematics
Continued Proportions
X and Y are...
Question
X
and
Y
are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of
3
:
2
. They admit
Z
into partnership.
X
gives
1
/
3
r
d
of his share while
Y
gives
1
/
10
t
h
from his share to
Z
. calculate new profit-sharing and sacrificing ratio.
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Solution
X's old share= 3/5
Y's old share= 2/5
Z is admitted as a partner.
X's sacrifice= 3/5 * 1/3
= 3/15
Y's sacrifice= 1/10
Therefore, Z's share= 3/15 + 1/10
= 9/30
X's new share= 3/5- 3/15
= 6/15
Y's new share= 2/5- 1/10
= 3/10
New profit sharing ratio= 4:3:3
Sacrificing ratio= 2:1
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