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A, B, C were partners in a partnership firm their profit sharing ratio was 5:3:2. B retires and the new profit sharing ratio between A and C was 3:2. Calculate gaining ratio.

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 4

Gaining share = New share −- Old share.

A: 35−510=610−510=110\frac{3}{5} - \frac{5}{10} = \frac{6}{10} - \frac{5}{10} = \frac{1}{10}

C: 25−210=410−210=210\frac{2}{5} - \frac{2}{10} = \frac{4}{10} - \frac{2}{10} = \frac{2}{10}

Gaining ratio A:C = 1:2.

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