Question

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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
3
obtained is
Find the rational number.
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Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let the numerator be x

Denominator = x + 8

x + 17/ x + 7 = 3

3( x + 3) = x + 17

3x + 9 = x + 17

2x = 8

x = 4

x + 8 = 12

The ration number = 4/12