Question

If the numerator of a fraction is increased by 300% and the denominator is increase by 600%.The resultant fraction is 1/2. What was the original fraction?

A 7/9 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B 7/8 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C 6/7 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D 5/8 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Let the fraction be x/y According to question (x+ 300/100 x)/(y+600/100 y) = 1/2 4x/7y = 1/2 x/y = 7/8

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