A, B & C are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 3:3:4. They decide to share the profits equally. The sacrifice or gain of partners are:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → A gains 1/30, B gains 1/30, C sacrifices 2/30
When the ratio changes, each partner’s gain or sacrifice = new share − old share. A plus result is a gain, a minus result is a sacrifice. Taking 30 as the common denominator:
Old shares: A = 3/10 = 9/30, B = 3/10 = 9/30, C = 4/10 = 12/30
New shares (equal): A = B = C = 1/3 = 10/30
A: 10/30 − 9/30 = 1/30 (gain)
B: 10/30 − 9/30 = 1/30 (gain)
C: 10/30 − 12/30 = −2/30 (sacrifice)
The total gain (2/30) always equals the total sacrifice (2/30), which is a quick check on the working.
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