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If the numerator of a fraction is increased by 20% and the denominator is increased by 25% , the fraction obtained is `(3)/(5)` . What was the original fraction ?A. `(5)/(7)`B. `(4)/(7)`C. `(3)/(8)`D. None of these

Answer» Correct Answer - D
(d) Let fraction be `(x)/(y)`
`:.` According to the question , `( x xx 120%)/( y xx 1250%)=(3)/(5)`
`implies (x)/(y)=(3)/(5)xx(125)/(120)=(5)/(8)`


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