Question 90

In a fraction if the numerator is increased by 20% and the denominator is decreased by 10% the fraction becomes $$\frac{16}{21}$$. Then the original fraction is

Solution

Let numerator = x

and denominator = y

New numerator = 1.2x

New denominator = 0.9y

Given,

1.2x/0/9y = 16/21

=> x/y = 4/7


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