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: C
Explanation
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
