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If the numerator of the fraction is increased by 35 % and the denominator is decreased by 20 %, then the resultant fraction is 27/80. Find the original fraction?

A3/7

B1/5

C4/9

D1/6

Answer:

B. 1/5

Read Explanation:

Let the original fraction be x/y, [x*(135/100)]/y*(80/100) = 27/80 x/y = (27/80)*(80/135) x/y = (1/5)


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