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The denominator of a rational number is twice its numerator .if the numerator is decreased by 2 and denominator increased by 4 the no obtained is 3/7 find the rational number |
Answer» Answer:-Let the number be x/y. Given: The denominator is twice the NUMERATOR. → y = 2x -- equation (1)And, If the numerator is decreased by 2 and denominator is increased by 4 the number obtained is 3/7 → (x - 2)/(y + 4) = 3/7 On cross multiplication we get, → 7(x - 2) = 3(y + 4) Substitute y VALUE from equation (1). → 7x - 14 = 3(2x) + 12 → 7x - 14 = 6x + 12 → 7x - 6x = 12 + 14 → x = 26Substitute x value in equation (1) → y = 2(26) → y = 52Hence, the rational number is 26/52 (1/2). |
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