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The partners of a firm decide to change their existing profit sharing ratio. This results in a:

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✅ Correct Option: 3

Total profit is always one whole, so any increase in one partner's share must come from a reduction in another's. Some partners therefore gain while others sacrifice, which is why gaining partners compensate sacrificing partners for goodwill.

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