the denominator of a rational number is greater than its numerator by 5. If the numerator is increased by 8 and the denominator is decreased by 1 then new number becomes 5/3. Find the original rational number.
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Thus the number is 2/7
Step-by-step explanation:
let numerator =x
denominator =x+5
So the Number=x / (x+5)
If the numerator is increased by 8 and the denominator is decreased by 1 then number becomes
(x+8) /(x+5-1) =5/3
3*(x+8)=5(x+4)
3x+24=5x+20
5x-3x=24-20
2x=4
x=2
Thus the number is 2/7
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thus the number is : 2 / 7
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