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Question : Ali and Bali were partners in a firm sharing profit or loss in the ratio of 2:1. With effect from Jan. 1, 2019 they agreed to share profit or loss in the ratio of 3:2. Due to change in profit-loss sharing ratio, Bali’s gain or sacrifice will be:
 

Option 1: Sacrifice 1/15

Option 2: Gain 1/15

Option 3: Gain 1/3

Option 4: Sacrifice 1/3


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: Gain 1/15


Solution : Answer = Gain 1/15

Sacrificing Ratio = Old ratio - New Ratio 

Ali = 2/3 - 3/5 = 10-9/15 = 1/15 (sacrifice)

Bali = 1/3 - 2/5 = 5-6/15 = -1/15 (gain)
Hence, the correct option is 2.

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