Question

The numerator of a fraction is 3 less than its denominator. If numerator is increased by 13 then fraction becomes 2, then find the fraction.

• A. 6/9
• B. 7/10
• C. 8/11
• D. 12/15

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 7/10

numerator = x Denominator = x + 3 fraction = x/(x + 3) (x + 13)/(x + 3) = 2 x + 13 = 2x + 6 x = 7 and (x + 3) = 10 fraction is 7/10