Question

numerator of a rational number is two more than denominator.If both are increase by 3 then new number is 4/3 then original rational number is?
a) 5/3
b) 7/5
c) 6/4
d) 17/15​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the numerator be x

denominator will =2x−2

If 3 is added to both then fraction =

3

2

⇒

2x−2+3

x+3

=

3

2

⇒3x+9=4x−4+6

⇒7=x

∴ Denominator =2x−2=12

Fraction =

2x−2

x

=

12

7