Question

The denominator of a national number greater than its numerator by 8. If the numerators increased by 17 and the denominator is decreased by 1, the number obtained is 3/2.Find the rational number.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

let numerator be x  

∴the denominator will be x+8  

⇒x+17/x+8-1=3/2  

⇒x+17/x+7=3/2  

⇒2(x+17)=3(x+7)  

⇒2x+34=3x+21

⇒34-21=3x-2x    

⇒13=x  

∴x/x+8

=13/21     (Ans  )