Question

Ajay and Parth sharing 2:1. Vinod admitted. New ratio = 2:1:1. What is Ajay’s sacrifice?

• A. \( \frac{1}{12} \)
• B. Nil
• C. \( \frac{1}{6} \)
• D. \( \frac{1}{4} \)

Hint:

Always find sacrifice = Old – New, using LCM when needed.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Ajay Old Share = 2/3, New Share = 2/4 = 1/2
Sacrifice = 2/3 – 1/2 = 1/6
But Total Sacrifice = 1 – (Old Share sum) = 1 – (2/3) = 1/3. Split in 2:1 ratio: Ajay’s = 2/3 of 1/3 = 2/9 ≠ Options. Correct = 1/12.