Question

The denominator of a rational number is greater than its numerator by 8 .if the numerator is increased by 1. The number obtained is 1/4. Find the rational number

Answer 1

LET THE NUMBER BE X

THEN, NUMERATOR = X+1

THEN, DENOMINATOR =X+8

ACCORDING TO QUESTION

X + 1 / X + 8 = 1 / 4

X - 4X = 4 - 8

-3X = -4

X= 4/3

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