SOLUTION: If the numerator of a fraction is 8 less than the denominator of the fraction and the value of the fraction is 3/5, what's the numerator of this fraction?
A)9
B)12
C)15
D)16
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Question 1014869: If the numerator of a fraction is 8 less than the denominator of the fraction and the value of the fraction is 3/5, what's the numerator of this fraction?
A)9
B)12
C)15
D)16
E)20
Answer by Boreal(15235) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x=numerator
x+8 is denominator
x/(x+8)=3/5
3x+24=5x, by cross-multiplication
2x=24
x=12, the numerator.
12/20 is the fraction.
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