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If the numerator of a fraction is increased by 500% and the denominator is decreased by 50%, the resultant fraction is 3/2. What was the original fraction?

  1. 3/8

  2. 1/8

  3. 1/10

  4. 3/20

  5. None of these

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Explanation

Let the original fraction be a/b. The equation becomes (6 * a)/(1.5 * b) = 3/2 a/b = 3/8

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