Sacrificing ratio is used to distribute which of the following at the time of admission of partner?

Goodwill brought by new partner

The correct answer is option 2- Goodwill brought by new partner.

Goodwill brought by new partner is distributed between sacrificing partners in their sacrificing ratio. All others are distributed between partners in their old ratio.

When a new partner is admitted to the partnership, the existing partners may need to make a sacrifice in their profit-sharing ratios to accommodate the new partner. The sacrifice ratio is the ratio in which existing partners agree to reduce their shares in favor of the new partner. It is calculated by deducting new new ratio from old ratio. When the new Partner brings goodwill in cash. The amount of premium brought in by the new partner is shared by the existing partners in their ratio of sacrifice. If this amount is paid to the old partners directly (privately) by the new partner, no entry is passed in the books of the firm.

The following journal entries will be passed-

(A) Capital & goodwill brought in by new partner -
         Cash A/c Dr.
             To Partner's Capital A/c
             To premium for goodwill A/c

(B) Goodwill share brought by new partner is transferred to sacrificers-
            Premium for goodwill A/c Dr.
                To Partner's Current/Capital A/c