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    Question

    If the numerator of a fraction is increased by 160% and

    the denominator of the fraction is increased by 280%, the resultant fraction is  39/61 . What is the original fraction? 
    A 65/78 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 57/61 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 12/27 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the original fraction be x/y So x*(160+100)%/{y*(280+100)%} = 39/61 260x/380y = 39/61 x/y  =  39/61 × (38/26) = 57/61                

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