The numerator of fractions is increased by 250% & the denominator is increased by 300% the resultant fraction is 7/9 what's the original fraction
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Let the original fraction be x/y
Given x is increased by 250% =x+250% of x =x + 5/2 x = 7/2x
y is increased by 300% = y +300% of y = y +300/100y = 4y.
Given that 7/2 x / 4y = 7/9
7x/8 y =7/9
x/y = 7/9* 8/7
x/y = 8/9.
Therefore, The original fraction is 8/9
Given x is increased by 250% =x+250% of x =x + 5/2 x = 7/2x
y is increased by 300% = y +300% of y = y +300/100y = 4y.
Given that 7/2 x / 4y = 7/9
7x/8 y =7/9
x/y = 7/9* 8/7
x/y = 8/9.
Therefore, The original fraction is 8/9
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