A and B are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 2:1. They admit C for 1/4th share in the future profits. The new profit-sharing ratio will be:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → 2:1:1
When nothing is said about how the new partner gets his share, he is taken to get it from the old partners in their old ratio. So the remaining share is divided between A and B in 2:1.
C's share = 1/4
Remaining share = 1 − 1/4 = 3/4
A's new share = 3/4 × 2/3 = 2/4
B's new share = 3/4 × 1/3 = 1/4
New ratio A : B : C = 2/4 : 1/4 : 1/4 = 2 : 1 : 1
Note: NTA picked this question from an NCERT (2026-27) exercise and changed the figures. Do not ignore NCERT while practising numericals.
NCERT (2026-27 edition):
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