In partnership, the 'Gaining Ratio' is calculated during: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In partnership, the 'Gaining Ratio' is calculated during:
A. Retirement or death of a partner
B. Admission of a partner
C. Dissolution of the firm
D. Change in profit sharing ratio
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The gaining ratio is the ratio in which the continuing partners acquire the share of the retiring or deceased partner.

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