Multiple choice

The numerator of a fraction is decreased by 30% and the denominator is decreased by 40%. If the new fraction is 7/9, then find the original fraction.

  1. 2/3

  2. 98/117

  3. 3/4

  4. 7/12

  5. None of these
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Explanation

Let the original fraction be n/p.

Then, according to question, (0.7 x n)/(0.6 x p) = 7/9

n/p = 6/9 = 2/3

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