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A and B are partners in a firm sharing profit and loss in the ratio of 3 : 2. They admit C into a partnership for $${\frac{1}{8}^{{\text{th}}}}$$ share, and the new ratio between A and B is 4 : 3. The sacrificing ratio is

A. 1 : 1

B. 2 : 1

C. 4 : 1

D. 2 : 3

Answer: Option C


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  1. Nayem Uddin
    Nayem Uddin:
    2 years ago

    New Ratio between A& B is 4:3
    And they have admitted C for 1/8 share
    So, New Ratio = 4:3:1

    Sacrificing Ratio(SR) = old share-new share

    Share Sacrificed by A = 3/5-4/8=4/40

    Share Sacrificed by B = 2/5-3/8=1/40

    Sacrificing Ration of A&B = 4:1

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