Practice Test Discussion

Q)

The sum of the numerator and denominator of a fraction is 11. If 1 is added to the numerator and 2 is subtracted from the denominator, it becomes 32 The fraction is


  • Explanation

    Let the fraction be xy

    According to the question

    Given x+y=11

    = x=11-y ---Eq(1)

    = x+1y-2=32  ---Eq(2)Substitute 'x' in Eq(2) we get,=(11-y)+1y-2=32=(11-y)+1y-2=32=12-yy-2=32

    = 2(12-y)=3(y-2)

    = 24-2y=3y-6

    = -2y-3y=-6-24

    = -5y= -30

    = y=6

    Substitute 'y' in Eq(1) we get,

    = x=11-(6)

    = x=5

    ∴ (x,y)=(5,6)

    Hence, Option B is correct.

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