Question

the denominator of a fraction is 1 less than twice its numerator.If 1is added to numerator and denominator respectively the ratio of numerator to denominator is 3:5 Find the fraction​

Answer 1

Answer:

8/15

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the fraction x/y

Then y=2x-1, when we add 1 to numerator we get (x+1)/(2x-1) it is equal to 3:5

Then (x+1) /(2x-1) = 3/5

By solving that we get x=8

Substitute 8 in x/(2x-1)

U get answer