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the denominator of a rational number is greater than its numerator by 8 if the numerator is increased by 17 and the denominator decreased by 1 the number obtained is 3 by 2 find the rational number |
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Answer» Let the DENOMINATOR be x+8 x+17/x+8-1=3/2 x+17/x-7=3/2 2(x+17)=3(x-7) 2x+34=3x-21 3x-2x=34+24 x=58 numerator=58 denominator=58+8=66 Fraction=58/66 |
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