Question
If the numerator of a fraction is increased by 40% and
the denominator is decreased by 20%, then the value of the fraction becomes 21/16. Then tell the value of the original fractionSolution
Let the friction be a/b Then – a/b×140/80 = 21/16 a/b×7/4 = 21/16 a/b = 3/4
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