4 :- A, B and C were partners sharing profits in the ratio of 4:3:2. A died, B and C will share profits in the ratio of 2:1. Determine the gaining ratio.
Solution :- Calculation of their gaining ratio
New ratio – old ratio
B = 2/3 – 3/9 = 3/9
C = 1/3 – 2/9 = 1/9
Therefore, gaining ratio of B and C is 3:1.