Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Admission of a Partner

Question:

What is the default assumption if nothing is specified regarding the new partner's share of profits from the old partners?

Options:

The new partner acquires an equal share of profits from the old partners

The new partner acquires a larger share of profits from the old partners

The new partner acquires a smaller share of profits from the old partners

The new partner acquires in the profit sharing ratio of old partners

Correct Answer:

The new partner acquires in the profit sharing ratio of old partners

Explanation:

If nothing is specified regarding the new partner's share of profits from the old partners, the default assumption is that the new partner acquires in the profit-sharing ratio from the old partners.