Question

The denominator of a rational number is greater than its numerator by 8. if the numerator is increased by 17 and the denominator is decreased by 1 , the number obtained is 3/2 . find the rational number.

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Answer 2

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LET THE NUMERATOR OF THE RATIONAL NUMBER BE X

DENOMINATOR WILL BE X+8

= X/X+8

X+17/X+8-1= 3/2

= 2(X+17) = 3(X+7)

13= X

X= 13