Question

2. If the numerator of a fraction is
increased by 20% and its de-
nominator by 25%, then the frac-
tion so obtained is 3/5. What is the
the original fraction ?
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Answer 1

Hey friend here is the solution for this question.....

lets say it is

$\frac{a}{b}$

we increase a by 20%,it becomes 1.2a

and we increase b by 25%, it becomes 1.25b

so ...

$\frac{1.2a}{1.25b} = \frac{3}{5} \\ \\ \frac{24a}{25b} = \frac{3}{5} \\ \\ \frac{a}{b} = \frac{5}{8}$

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