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Question : The numerator of a fraction is 6 less than its denominator. If the numerator is decreased by 1 and the denominator is increased by 5, then the denominator becomes 4 times the numerator. Find the fraction.

Option 1: $\frac{5}{11}$

Option 2: $\frac{3}{11}$

Option 3: $\frac{4}{11}$

Option 4: $\frac{7}{11}$


Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024
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Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: $\frac{5}{11}$


Solution : Let the numerator of the fraction be '$x$' and the denominator = $x$ + 6
According to the question,
⇒ 4 × ($x$ - 1) = ($x$ + 6) + 5
⇒ 4$x$ - 4 = $x$ + 11
⇒ $x$ = 5
So, The numerator of the fraction = 5
and the denominator of the fraction = $x$ + 6
= 5 + 6
= 11
$\therefore$ the original fraction is $\frac{5}{11}$
Hence, the correct answer is $\frac{5}{11}$.

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