Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Accountancy Part A

Chapter

Reconstitution of Partnership Firm: Retirement and Death

Question:

Which of the following ratios are calculated at the time of retirement or death of a partner?

A) New profit-sharing ratio
B) Sacrificing ratio
C) Gaining ratio
D) Capitalization Ratio
E) Activity ratio

Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

Options:

A & C

C & D

A & E

B & C

Correct Answer:

A & C

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 1- A & C.

New profit-sharing ratio and gaining ratio are calculated at the time of retirement of a partner from a partnership firm.

Gaining ratio = The gaining ratio refers to the proportion in which the continuing partners acquire the share previously held by a retiring or deceased partner. Gaining ratio is calculated by subtracting old ratio from the new ratio.

New profit-sharing ratio = After the retirement or death of a partner, the new profit sharing ratio determines the distribution of future profits among the remaining partners.