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      Question

      Numerator of a fraction in increased by 60% and at the

      same time its denominator is decreased by 60% The new fraction is
      A 2.56 times the older fraction Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Equal to the older fraction Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 4 times the older fraction Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 0.36 times the older fraction Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      ATQ, Let the fraction be 100/100 According to the question, Numerator of a fraction in increased by 60% ⇒ Numerator = 100 + (60/100) × 100 = 160 Denominator is decreased by 60% ⇒ Denominator = 100 - (60/100) × 100 = 40 ⇒ New fraction = 160/40 = 4 ∴ New fraction is 4 times the older fraction.

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