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Accountancy question from FAA exam, 2024 by JKSSB

M and N are two partners sharing profit and losses in 3:2 ratio. They admit P as a new partner with 1/5th share. What will be the new profit-sharing ratio?

Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Correct Answer: Option B — 12:8:5
In partnership accounting, when a new partner is admitted for a specific share and the old partners' sacrifice is not explicitly mentioned, we assume they continue to share the remaining profit in their original ratio.
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Year 2024
Subject Accountancy
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