In a fraction, if nume

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In a fraction, if numerator is increased by 40 % and denominator is increased by 80% then what fraction of the original is the new fraction ?

Options:

A . `1/2`

B . `7/9`

C . `7/18`

D . Daa inadequate.

Answer: Option B

Let the original fraction be `x/y` .

Then new fraction = `(140 % of x)/(180 % of y) = (140x)/(180y) ` = ` (7x)/(9y)`

`:.` New fraction/ Original fraction = `((7x)/(9y) xx y/x) = 7/9`

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