Arithmetic Ability
Problems on Numbers

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Q.

If 1 is added to the denominator of a traction, the fraction becomes 1/2. If 1 is added to the numerator of the fraction, the fraction becomes 1. The fraction is :

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Correct choice: B

Explanation:

Let the fraction be x/y. Then, x /(y+1) = 1/2 => 2x - y = 1 ..........(i)and (x + 1) / y = 1 => x - y = 1 .......(ii) Solving (i) and (ii), we get : x = 2, y = 3. Hence, the required fraction is 2/3..
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