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    Question

    A fraction increases by 35% when 25 is added to its

    numerator and its denominator is multiplied by 10. What is the numerator of the original fraction?
    A 8 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the original fraction be =  Image

    According to the question,

    Image

    Image

    Or, 270xy = 20xy + 500y

    Or, 250xy = 500y

    Or, x = 2

    So, numerator of the original fraction = 2

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