If the numerator of a

Question

If the numerator of a fraction be increased by 15% and its denominator be diminished by 8% , the value of the

fraction is `15/16`. Find the original fraction.

Options:

A . `2/3`

B . `3/4`

C . `3/5`

D . `2/5`

Answer: Option B

Let the original fraction be. `x/y`

Then ,`(115% of x)/(92% of y) = 15/16 rArr (115x)/(92y) = 15/16 rArr x/y = (15/16 xx 92/115) = 3/4`.

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