If the numerator of a fraction is increased by 25 percent and the denominator is decreased by 15 percent, the fraction becomes 15 by 17. Find the value of the original fraction.
A3/5 ✓ Correct
B4/5
C7/5
D6/5
Correct answer: (A) 3/5
Explanation
The original fraction is 3/5.
New fraction = (1.25 n) / (0.85 d) = 15/17.
So n/d = (15/17) x (0.85/1.25).
= (15/17) x (17/25) = 15/25.
= 3/5.
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