SOLUTION: The denominator of the fraction is 1 less than twice the numerator.If the numerator & denominator are increased both by 1, the fraction becomes 3/5.Find the fraction.
(A)5/9
(B)3
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Question 817696: The denominator of the fraction is 1 less than twice the numerator.If the numerator & denominator are increased both by 1, the fraction becomes 3/5.Find the fraction.
(A)5/9
(B)3/5
(C)4/7
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a) 2*5-1=9
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6/10=3/5
ok
answer a) 5/9
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