Question

2. The denominator of a fraction is 1 less than twice its numerator. If 1 is added to the numerator and the denominator, the ratio of the numerator to the denominator is 3:5. Find the fraction.​

Answer 1

Answer:

According to the first condition, the denominator is 1 less than twice its numerator. According to the second condition, if 1 is added to the numerator and the denominator, the ratio of numerator to denominator is 3 : 5. ∴ The required fraction is 5/9.

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

5/9

Step-by-step explanation:

let the numerator to be x

denominator to be 2x-1

A/Q,

x+1/2x-1+1=3/5 (by cross multiplied)

3(2x-1+1)=5(x+1)

6x-3+3=5x+5

6x-0=5x+5

6x-5x=5+0

x=5

then, numerator=x

=5

denominator=2x-1

.=2×5-1

=10-1=9

the fraction is 5/9