Question

3. X and Y are the partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5:3. Z is admitted who
acquires 1/3 of Y's share. The new ratio among partners will be:
(a) 5:4:1
(b) 4:5:1
(c) 1:4:5
(d) 5:2:1




Please solve.​

Answer 1

Answer:

5:2:1

Explanation:

lets take total amount 80.

so we will distribute among x and y.

x=50

y=30

so now z comes and takes 1/3 of y's share.

1/3 of 30=10

so it will be 5:2:1.

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