Question

    If the numerator of a fraction is increased by 10% and

    the denominator is reduced by 20%, the resulting fraction is 11/6. What was the original fraction?
    A 2/3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 4/3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 7/2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 5/4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Let the original fraction be = x/y According to the question: (1.1x)/(0.8y) = 11/6 ⇒ 1.1x × 6 = 0.8y × 11 ⇒ 6.6x = 8.8y ⇒ x/y = 8.8 / 6.6 ⇒ x/y = 88 / 66 ⇒ x/y = 4 / 3

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