On the basis of the information given answer the question below :
Akhil, Karan and Sakshi are partners sharing profits in the ratio 5 : 3 : 2. Goodwill already appear in the books ₹60,000. Karan decided to retire from the firm. Goodwill of the firm was valued at ₹2,40,000. Existing partners decided to share profits in the ratio 3 : 2.
Gaining Ratio of Akhil and Sakshi will be:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → 1 : 2
Gain = New share − Old share
Akhil = 3/5 − 5/10 = 6/10 − 5/10 = 1/10
Sakshi = 2/5 − 2/10 = 4/10 − 2/10 = 2/10
Gaining ratio of Akhil and Sakshi = 1/10 : 2/10 = 1 : 2
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