Paper 1 · Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude
UGC NET December 2022 (12.03.2023) Shift-II (Management)
If the numerator and denominator of a fraction are each increased by 7, the fraction becomes 2/3. Find the original fraction.
A4/5
B3/5
C3/8 ✓ Correct
D5/3
Correct answer: (C) 3/8 — The answer is 3/8.
Explanation
★The answer is 3/8.
★Take the fraction as 3 over 8.
★Adding 7 to the numerator gives 10.
★Adding 7 to the denominator gives 15.
★The new fraction is 10 over 15, which reduces to 2 over 3.
★This matches the given condition.
★So the answer is 3/8.
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