Question

If numerator of a fraction increases by 20% and the denominator is decreased by 5%. the value of the new fraction becomes 5/2. the original fraction is

Answer 1

To Find: x/y

{x + x/5 }/ {y - y/20} = 5/2
{6x/5} / { 19y/20} = 5/2
6x/5 * 20/19y = 5/2
24x/19y = 5/2
Therefore, x/y = 95/48