Question : In the absence of an express agreement as to who will contribute to new partners’ share of profi t, it is implied that the old partners will contribute :
Option 1: In the ratio of their capitals
Option 2: In their old profit sharing ratio
Option 3: In the gaining ratio
Option 4: Equally
Correct Answer: In their old profit sharing ratio
Solution : Without any further information, it is assumed that the old partners will contribute to the new partners' share of profit in the same proportion as the old profit-sharing ratio, i.e., the sacrifice ratio will be the same as the old ratio.
Hence the correct answer is option 2.