X, Y and Z are sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5 : 3 : 2. With effect from 1st April, 2019, they decide to share profits and losses equally. Calculate each partner’s gain or sacrifice due to the change in ratio.

Solution

Old Ratio (X, Y and Z) = 5 : 3 : 2
New Ratio (X, Y and Z) = 1 : 1 : 1
Sacrificing (or Gaining) Ratio = Old Ratio − New Ratio
X’s share = (sacrifice) Y’s share = (gain)
Z’s share = (gain)
∴ Y’s Gain = 1/30             Z’s Gain = 4/30                  X’s Sacrifice = 5/30

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