Question

If 1 is added to the denominator of a traction, the fraction becomes 1/2. If 1 is added to the numerator of the fraction, the fraction becomes 1. The fraction is :

A) 1/3 B) 2/3 C) 4/3 D) 5/3

Answer 1

Let the fraction be x/y

x/(y+1) = 1/2

(x+1)/y = 1

Solve the two above equations to get the answer