If the numerator of a fraction be increased by 15% and its denominator be diminished by 8% , the value of the fraction is 15/16. Find the original fraction.
Choose the most appropriate option: A) 3/4 B) 1/4 C) 1/2 D) 1 E) None of them
Let the original fraction be x/y.   Then (115%of x)/(92% of y)=15/16 =&gt; (115x/92y)=15/16   =((15/16)*(92/115))=3/4   3/4nswer is 3/4.
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If the numerator of a fraction be increased by 15% and its denominator be diminished by 8% , the value of the fraction is 15/16. Find the original fraction.