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A and B are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 2:3. They admitted C as a new partner for 1/5 share in the future profits of the firm. Calculate the new profit share of A.

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 3

C takes 1/51/5, so the balance available to A and B is 4/54/5, shared in the old ratio 2:32:3.

A's new share =4/5×2/5=8/25= 4/5 \times 2/5 = 8/25.

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