79 Views

Question : X and Y were partners in a firm sharing profits equally. With effect from 1st April 2020, they decided to share profits in the ratio of 4:3. Due to the change in the profit-sharing ratio gain or sacrifice will be

Option 1: Gain 1/14

Option 2: Sacrifice 1/14

Option 3: Gain 3/4

Option 4: Sacrifice 3/7.

 


Team Careers360 20th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Sacrifice 1/14


Solution : Answer = Sacrifice 1/14.

Sacrifice ratio = Old ratio – new ratio 

X = 1/2- 4/7 = -1/14 Gain 

Y= 1/2-3/7= 1/14 sacrifice
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