Question

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

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the numerator be x .

Thus the denominator will be x+8.

The numerator is increased by 17 and denominator is decreased by 1.

Thus

x+17/(x+8)-1 = 3/2

Therefore....

x+17/x+7=3/2

On cross multiplying

2x+34 = 3x + 21

x=13.

Thus , numerator =13 and denominator = 13+8=21.

So rational number is 13/21.