Question

A, B and C are partners sharing
profits in the ratio of 5:2:1. If the
new ratio on the retirement of A is 3:
2, what will be the gaining ratio?
Select one:
a. 14:11
b. 2:3
c. 11:14
d. 3:2​

Answer 1

Answer:

14:11

Explanation:

Gaining share of B

3/5-2/8=(24-10)/40=14/40

Gaining of C

2/5-1/8=(16-5)/40=11/40

Gaining ratio = 14:11

Answer 2

Answer:

14:11

Explanation:

A:B:C=5/8:2/8:1/8

On retirement of A

new profit sharing ratio is

B:C=3/5:2/5

To get gaining ratio,subtract the new share of remaining partner

B:C=3/5-2/8:2/5-1/8

B:C=14/40:11/40

we get 14:11