Asked by Alexander
Thendmonimator of a fraction is 1 more than the numerator. If the numerator is decreased by 1, the value of the resulting fraction is 3/4. What is the original fraction?
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Answered by
Reiny
numerator ----- x
denominator ---- x+1
fraction = x/(x+1)
if (x-1)/(x+1) = 3/4
4x - 4 = 3x + 3
x = 7
original fraction = 7/8
check: 6/8 = 3/4, my answer is correct
denominator ---- x+1
fraction = x/(x+1)
if (x-1)/(x+1) = 3/4
4x - 4 = 3x + 3
x = 7
original fraction = 7/8
check: 6/8 = 3/4, my answer is correct
Answered by
nicole
P4,000 is borrowed for 75 days at
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16% per annum simple interest.
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