The value of the numerator of a particular fraction is one-half the value of its denominator. If the numerator is increased by 2 and the denominator is decreased by 2 , the value of the resulting fraction is 5/4 . What is the denominator of the original fraction?
The value of the numerator of a particular fraction is one-half the value of its denominator. If the numerator is increased by 2 and the denominator is decreased by 2 , the value of the resulting fraction is 5/4 . What is the denominator of the original fraction?
original fraction is x / 2x
therefore
x + 2 5
–––––– = –––
2x – 2 4
crossmultiply (4)(x + 2) = (5)(2x – 2)
4x + 8 = 10x – 10
– 6x = – 18
x = 3
denominator of
original fraction 2x = 6
check answer
(3 + 2) / (6 – 2) = 5 / 4 True
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