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A and B share profit in the ratio of 5 : 2. C is admitted as a partner who sets 1/7 share. If C acquires 3/28 from A and 1/28 from B, then what will be the new profit-sharing ratio?

This question was previously asked in
SSC CGL 2017 (Tier 1) Previous Year Paper (16-Aug-2017) (Shift 1)
The correct answer is

17 : 7 : 4

The correct answer is 17 : 7 : 4. This is calculated by deducting C’s share from A and B’s share and redistributing it to C, with the resulting shares being in this new ratio.

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