Ade, Tony, Rose share profit and losses in the ratio of 3 : 2 : 1 respectively. Ade retires and the remaining partners decide to take Ade’s share in the existing ratio. What is the new ratio?

A.

1 : 1

B.

3 : 6

C.

2 : 1

D.

2 : 6

Correct answer is C

The existing ratio between Tony and Rose = 2/6 and 1/6

  Ade’s ratio = 3/6

  Ade’s share to be taken by Tony and Rose in the ratio 2 : 1

  Tony gets: 3/6 x 2/6

  = 6/18

  Rose gets: 3/6 x 1/3

  = 3/18

New ratio between Tony and Rose = 6 : 3

  = 2 : 1