SOLUTION: If the numerator of a fraction is increased by 200% and denominator is increased by 300%, the resultant fraction is 15/26. What is the original fraction ?
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Question 452278: If the numerator of a fraction is increased by 200% and denominator is increased by 300%, the resultant fraction is 15/26. What is the original fraction ? Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! If the numerator of a fraction is increased by 200% and denominator is increased by 300%, the resultant fraction is 15/26. What is the original fraction ?
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Let the original fraction be x/y:
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New fraction
(x+2x)/(y+3y) = 15/26
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(3x)/(4y) = 15/26
x/(4y) = 5/26
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x = 5
4y = 26
y = 13/2
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x/y = 5/(13/2) = 10/13
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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