Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Accountancy Part A

Chapter

Reconstitution of Partnership Firm: Retirement and Death

Question:

In the absence of any information, it is assumed that the remaining partners acquire the share of profit of the retiring/deceased partner in:

Options:

New Profit Sharing Ratio

Old Profit Sharing Ratio

Equal Ratio

Capital sharing ratio

Correct Answer:

Old Profit Sharing Ratio

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Old Profit Sharing Ratio

In the absence of any specific agreement, it is assumed that the continuing partners acquire the retiring or deceased partner’s share of profit in their old profit-sharing ratio. This presumption avoids disputes unless a new ratio is expressly decided.