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S and T are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2 . W is admitted as a partner. The new profit sharing ratio of S, T and W is 4 : 3 : 2 . Find out the sacrificing ratio.

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Sacrifice = Old Share - New Share * For S : Old Share = \frac{3}{5}, New Share = \frac{4}{9} Sacrifice = \frac{3}{5} - \frac{4}{9} = \frac{27 - 20}{45} = \frac{7}{45} * For T : Old Share = \frac{2}{5}, New Share = \frac{3}{9} Sacrifice = \frac{2}{5} - \frac{3}{9} = \frac{18 - 15}{45} = \frac{3}{45} Therefore, the sacrificing ratio of S and T is 7 : 3 .

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S and T are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2 . W is admitted as a partner. The new profit sharing ratio of S, T and W is 4 : 3 : 2 . Find out the sacrificing ratio.

3 : 5

7 : 3

5 : 3

3 : 7

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