A, B and C were partners sharing profits in the ratio of 1/2, 2/5 and 1/10. Find the new ratio of the remaining partners if C dies.

SOLUTION

Old Ratio (A, B and C) = 1/2 :2/5: 1/10 or 5: 4: 1
As we can see, no information is given as to how A and B are acquiring C’s profit share after his death, so the new profit-sharing ratio between A and B is calculated just by crossing out the C’s share. That is, the new ratio becomes 5: 4.
∴ New Profit Ratio (A and B) = 5: 4


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