Question

A, B and C are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 1/4 : 3/10 : 9/20. The New ratio on the retirement of C will be ______.

Options

• 6 : 5

• 5 : 6

• 4 : 3

• 4 : 10

Answer 1

A, B and C are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 1/4 : 3/10 : 9/20. The New ratio on the retirement of C will be 5 : 6.

Explanation:

A : B : C = 1/4 : 3/10 : 9/20

On C's retirement, A and B continue in their existing ratio:

`A : B = 1/4 : 3/10`

Multiplying by 20:

5 : 6