SOLUTION: The ratio of the numerator to the denominator of a fraction is 2 to 3. If both the numerator and the denominator are increased by 2, the fraction becomes 3/4. What is the original

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Question 1061903: The ratio of the numerator to the denominator of a fraction is 2 to 3. If both the numerator and the denominator are increased by 2, the fraction becomes 3/4. What is the original fraction?
Which of the following systems of equations can be used to solve the problem?
A.)n + 4 = 3 and d + 5 = 4
B.)3n - 2d = 0 and 4n + 2 = 3d + 2
C.)3n = 2d and 4n + 8 = 3d + 6
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Cross-multiply each of the two proportions and create two equations in two variables.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it