A fraction becomes if 2 is added to both numerator and denominator. If 3 is added to both, it becomes . Find the fraction.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B.
- Step 1: Let fraction be .
- Step 2: .
- Step 3: .
- Step 4: Solving gives , so fraction is .
Answer
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Why not the others: For , adding 2 gives ; for , adding 2 gives ; and does not satisfy the second condition.
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