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    Question

    There is a fraction whose denominator is 5 more than its

    numerator. If the numerator is increased by 10 and denominator is decreased by 4, the fraction will have its value 2. What is the fraction?
    A 8/13 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 7/12 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 9/14 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 11/16 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the fraction be (x)/(y). As per the question, y = x  + 5, (x+10)/(x+5-4) = 2 Or  x + 10 = 2 x  + 10 – 8 Or  x  = 8 Fraction = (8)/(8 + 5) = (8)/(13)

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