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?
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Correct Answer: Option 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
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