Question

If numerator of fractionis
increased by 500% and
denominator is increased by
300% the resultant fraction is 18/17. What
was the original fraction?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the numerator be x

Let the denominator be y

x+(x*500/100). 18

-------------------- = ------

y+(y*300/100) 17

x+5x. 18

-------- = -----

y+3y 17

6x. 18

----- = -----

4y. 17

3x. 18

----- = -----

2y. 17

x. 36

--- = ------

y. 51

THE ORIGINAL FRACTION WAS 36/51