SOLUTION: The ratio of the numerator to the denominator of a certain fraction is five to eight. If five is subtracted from the numerator and four is added to the denominator, the new fractio
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Question 440666: The ratio of the numerator to the denominator of a certain fraction is five to eight. If five is subtracted from the numerator and four is added to the denominator, the new fraction reduces to one-half. What is the original fraction?
A. 40/52
B. 30/60
C.35/56
Answer by jorel1380(3719) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5x-5/8x+4=1/2
8x+4=10x-10
14=2x
7=x
The original fraction was 35/56..
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