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40. If 1 is added to numerator andit becomesdenominator, then it becomes 4/5If 5 is subtracted to the numeratorand denominator, then it becomes 1/2. What is the fraction ?(a) 2/3(b)7/8(c)8/9(d)4/3 |
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Answer» Answer: add 1numerater and denominator x+1/y+1=4/5 5x+5=4y+4 5x_4y= -1 –equ. 1 now 5 is subtract numerator and denominator x-5/y-5=1/2 2x-10=y-5 2x-y=5_equ.2 comparing EQUESTION 1ST and 2nd 5x-4y=-1 8x-4y=20 add both -3x=-21 x=7 put this value in equ. 1 5(7)-4y=-1 35-4y=-1 -4y=-1-35 -4y=-36 y=9 therefore fraction is 7/9 |
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