Q.

The sum of numerator and the denominator of a fraction is 12. If the denominator is increased by 3, the fraction becomes 1/2. Find the fraction.


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a

57

b

56

c

47

d

77 

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Given,
Sum of numerator and denominator of a fraction = 12
Let the required fraction be xy. then,
x+y=12 ....(1)
So, xy+3=12
2x-y=3 ...(2)
Add equation (1) and (2),
x+y+2x-y=12+3
3x=15
x=5
Put the value of x in equation (1),
x+y=12
5+y=12
y=12-5
y=7
So the needed fraction
xy=57
Option 1 is correct.
 
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