Arjun and Vaibhav are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 3:2. They admitted Rahul as a new partner for 1/5 share in the future profits of the firm. The new partner acquired his share from the old partners in the old ratio. Calculate the new profit sharing ratio of Arjun, Vaibhav and Rahul.
Arjun and Vaibhav are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 3:2. They admitted Rahul as a new partner for 1/5 share in the future profits of the firm. The new partner acquired his share from the old partners in the old ratio. Calculate the new profit sharing ratio of Arjun, Vaibhav and Rahul.
Solution
Old Ratio of Arjun and Vaibhav = 3:2
Arjun's old share =
Vaibhav's old share =
Rahul is admitted for share, which he acquires from the old partners in their old ratio (3:2).
The sacrifice means Rahul's share will be contributed by Arjun and Vaibhav in the ratio 3:2.
Arjun's sacrifice =
Vaibhav's sacrifice =
New share of Arjun = Old share - Sacrifice =
New share of Vaibhav = Old share - Sacrifice =
New share of Rahul =
New Profit Sharing Ratio = = 12:8:5
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