Question

If the numerator of a fraction is increased by 20% and the denominator is decreased by 5%, the value
of the new fraction becomes 5/2. What's the original fraction?



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Answer 1

Answer : The fraction is 95/48

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the fraction =xy

According to the question,

Numerator of a fraction is increased by 20%

=> 100 + 20 = 120

Denominator is decreased by 5% :

=> 100 - 5 = 95

$\dfrac{x \times 120}{y \times 95} = \dfrac{5}{2}$

$\dfrac{x}{y} = \dfrac{5 \times 95}{120 \times 2}$

$\dfrac{x}{y} = \dfrac{475}{240}$

$\dfrac{x}{y} = \dfrac{95}{48}$

Hence, The fraction is 95/48