41 Views

Question : Ali and Bali were partners in a firm sharing profit or loss in the ratio of 2:1. With effect from Jan. 1, 2019 they agreed to share profit or loss in the ratio of 3:2. Due to change in profit-loss sharing ratio, Bali’s gain or sacrifice will be:
 

Option 1: Sacrifice 1/15

Option 2: Gain 1/15

Option 3: Gain 1/3

Option 4: Sacrifice 1/3


Team Careers360 7th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 8th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Gain 1/15


Solution : Answer = Gain 1/15

Sacrificing Ratio = Old ratio - New Ratio 

Ali = 2/3 - 3/5 = 10-9/15 = 1/15 (sacrifice)

Bali = 1/3 - 2/5 = 5-6/15 = -1/15 (gain)
Hence, the correct option is 2.

Related Questions

UPES B.Tech Admissions 2026
Apply
Ranked #43 among Engineering colleges in India by NIRF | Highest Package 1.3 CR , 100% Placements
UPES Integrated LLB Admission...
Apply
Ranked #18 amongst Institutions in India by NIRF | Ranked #1 in India for Academic Reputation by QS Rankings | 16 LPA Highest CTC
Presidency University MBA Adm...
Apply
NAAC A+ Accredited | Highest CTC 10 LPA | Top Recruiters : Amazon, Accenture, KPMG, EY, Capgemini & many more
Nirma University Law Admissio...
Apply
Grade 'A+' accredited by NAAC | Ranked 33rd by NIRF 2025
UPES M.Tech Admissions 2026
Apply
Ranked #45 Among Universities in India by NIRF | 1950+ Students Placed 91% Placement, 800+ Recruiters
UPES | BBA Admissions 2026
Apply
#36 in NIRF, NAAC ‘A’ Grade | 100% Placement, up to 30% meritorious scholarships
View All Application Forms

Download the Careers360 App on your Android phone

Regular exam updates, QnA, Predictors, College Applications & E-books now on your Mobile

150M+ Students
30,000+ Colleges
500+ Exams
1500+ E-books