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      Question

      A fraction increases by 35% when 25 is added to its

      numerator and its denominator is multiplied by 10. What is the numerator of the original fraction?
      A 8 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Let the original fraction be =  Image

      According to the question,

      Image

      Image

      Or, 270xy = 20xy + 500y

      Or, 250xy = 500y

      Or, x = 2

      So, numerator of the original fraction = 2

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