Question

If the numerator of a fraction is increased by 130% and the denominator of the fraction is increased by 150%, the resultant fraction becomes 1/2. Then what is the original fraction?

• A. 13/19
• B. 25/46
• C. 27/32
• D. 15/26

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 25/46

The original fraction be (X/Y) [X*(230/100)]/[Y*(250/100)] = (1/2) 23X/25Y =1/2 (X/Y) = (1/2)*(25/23) = 25/46