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    Question

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    If numerator of a fraction is decreased by 30% and the

    denominator of the same fraction is increased by 40%, then what fraction of the old is the new fraction?
    A 1/2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 3/5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 7/12 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 7/9 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    let the fraction = x/y Decrease by 30% in numerator and increase by 40% in denominator. =(x×70/100)/(y×140/100) =7x/14y=x/2y fraction of the old is the new fraction=(x/2y) ×y/x =1/2.

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