The numerator and denominator of a rational number are in the ratio 3:4. If the
denominator is increased by 3, the ratio becomes 3:5. Find the rational number.
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Let the numerator be 3x
Let the denominator be 4x
Increased denominator = 4x+3
A.T.P
3x/4x+3=3/5
Cross multiplying
15x=12x+9
15x-12x=9
3x=9
x=3
3x=3*3=9
4x=4*3=12
Therefore the rational number
=9/12
=3/4(Answer)
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Given :
The ratio of Numerator and Denominator of a rational number is 3:4 .
If 4 is added to the numerator and 6 is subtracted from the denominator, then the rational number becomes 8/5.
To Find :
The Original Fraction .
Solution :
Now ,
If 4 is added to the numerator and 6 is subtracted from the denominator, then the rational number becomes 8/5.
A.T.Q :
Value of x is 4...
Therefore :
So , The Fraction is 12/16 ...
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