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X, Y and Z are partners sharing the profits in the ratio of 6:3:1. Y retires from the firm and his share is taken up by X and Z in the ratio of 3:2. The new profit sharing ratio of X and Z will be

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✅ Correct Option: 4

Y's share 310\frac{3}{10} is split 3:23:2: X gets 950\frac{9}{50}, Z gets 650\frac{6}{50}.

X =3050+950=3950= \frac{30}{50} + \frac{9}{50} = \frac{39}{50}; Z =550+650=1150= \frac{5}{50} + \frac{6}{50} = \frac{11}{50}.

New ratio =39:11= 39:11.

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