hidden numerator of a certain fraction increased by 100% and the denominator is increased by 200% the new fraction does form is 4 / 21 what is the original fraction
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Let numerator be X
Denominator be Y
when numerator is increased by 100% , it becomes X+X
When denominator increased by 200% ,it becomes 2Y+Y
so from the question (x + x)/(2y + y) = 4/21
=> 2x/3y = 4/21
=> x/y = 42/12
=> x/y = 7/2
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